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I always have directors who are somewhat frustrated because they'll reference a beautifully obscure film from the '50s or '60s or '70s, and I've not seen it.

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Amy Adams
Age: 50
Born: 1974
Born: August 20
Actor
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Film Actor
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Television Actor
Voice Actor
Amy Lou Adams
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