However, my point is slightly different I think. I don't understand why "acting" or "someone being a good actor" is worthy of admiration.
Loyalty, courage, thriftiness...etc. These are worthy of honor. But pretending to be someone else? We may enjoy watching it, but this character trait is not worthy of honor IMO.
People of great character are usually talented,
don't you think? Too bad talent is so often mistaken for character, tho.