Why are there gendered words for some professions like actor and actress but not e.g. doctor and doctress?

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Why are there gendered words for some professions like actor and actress but not e.g. doctor and doctress?

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I mean there are probably more nuances but.. “Actor” is a job, but “Doctor” is a title.

You go to visit Doctor Smith at the hospital.

You don’t go watch Actor Travolta at the movies.

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