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I see myself as a character actor, and I've always been drawn to playing characters that are different from myself because acting is escapism for me. I've never been that comfortable playing people that are like me.
Alessandro Nivola
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Alessandro Nivola
Age: 52
Born: 1972
Born: June 28
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Alessandro Antine Nivola
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I've often gone to start a film only to find the producers surprised to discover that I'm American.
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I live right under the Hollywood sign, so that every day when I drive home I'm reminded of why I'm here.
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