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Emphasis in the Marine Corps isn't on talking about your feelings.

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Adam Driver
Age: 41
Born: 1983
Born: November 19
Actor
Film Actor
Stage Actor
Television Actor
San Diego
California
Adam Douglas Driver
Corps
Marine
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