HI Apuzzle,
5a - 3 letter "for" + 4 letter "old (Italian) dictator" - definition is "craft" as a verb.
6d - 5 letter (themed) "character" (a King's daughter) around/inspiring "A" - definition is "former US actor"
Sorry for the delay in replying - I'd forgotten to press send 😕🤷♂️