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For an actor, it's very important to get a clear idea of what a director wants, and their intention for what they want to get out of a scene and how they want to shoot it. Having that knowledge is really valuable, for an actor. It means you can deliver more.

Clive Owen

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Clive Owen
Age: 60
Born: 1964
Born: October 3
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