Latest Roku software installed.
When I attempt to search for an actor on Plex for Roku, no actor results are returned:
If I tab over to “People” no results are shown at all.
I’ve noticed the same on Android Mobile, it’s been like this for a little while now. Using John Wayne as your example I get him found as director but not as actor.
I’ve loads of movies with him.
BTW… I’d suggest adding the search tag to the thread so it hits the right folks.
Hmm. There is something odd going on as far as parity between apps. Do you have “more ways to watch” disabled in search options? I don’t think you should need to have that enabled (I’ll need to ask others to make sure) but I think on Roku at least it will show up if enabled
Yes, that is disabled for me. Just double checked via the web browser and it works so think its a client bug.
BTW… its pretty rare I would actually search for an actor using the apps but I have noticed this for a while now. Typically, I’d just click on their avatar when I see them in a movie, show or episode. Search on the web ux which I’d use much more has never shown this problem, at least for me.
Yeah i do the same so I never noticed this discrepancy between apps.
Plex for Windows works fine, Plex for Roku does not.
“more ways to watch” is disabled on both.
My mother-in-law came across the problem and I confirmed it on my end. It is a problem for her because finding a specific movie with the actor and then clicking the actor’s portrait isn’t intuitive to her and is multiple steps. Search is indeed more intuitive, but yes, I do tend to use the portraits myself too.
I should add, “more ways to watch” is disabled on her client too.
They are working on a Roku fix but was curious what is the version number of your server
Version 1.32.8.7639
I have exactly the same problem and oddly enough I used John Wayne as my test as well. 
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