Noun
(theater, film) The most prominent name on lists of cast and crew, or in advertising.
Synonym: star billing
She had top billing on the past three films.
(figuratively) A position of prominence.
Source: en.wiktionary.orgAfter six months of suspension, Frank Capra brokered a deal that increased Cagney's salary to around $3000 a week, and guaranteed top billing and no more than four films a year. Source: Internet
After rejection by all the top studios, Ford struck a deal with independent producer Walter Wanger in which Claire Trevor —a much bigger star at the time—received top billing. Source: Internet
Betty Lynn has top billing in the “Mayberry Man” movie, as evidenced by this image lifted from its official website Friday — but the veteran actress says she has never agreed to be part of the production in any way. Source: Internet
Among his pairings with Karloff, only in The Black Cat (1934), The Raven (1935), and Son of Frankenstein (1939) did he perform major roles again, and, even in The Raven, Karloff received top billing despite Lugosi performing the lead role. Source: Internet
Contrary to popular belief, the contract did not include a clause that he receive top billing, but from this point onward, every film Tracy appeared in featured his name in pole position. Source: Internet
Getting top billing, prolific American actor James Cromwell has been in several Australian movies since playing Farmer Hoggett in “Babe” in 1993, when he turned 53. Source: Internet