The actor was known to chew up the scenery in every role he played.
Актёр был известен тем, что переигрывал в каждой роли, которую он исполнял.
Definitions
To 'chew up the scenery' means to act in an exaggerated, over-the-top, or melodramatic way, especially in theater, film, or television. It often refers to an actor delivering a performance that is so dramatic or flamboyant that it draws attention away from the story or other actors.
