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One of the things I love, more than anything, is jumping around and playing lots of different parts. I love the variety of playing different characters.

Clive Owen

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Clive Owen
Age: 60
Born: 1964
Born: October 3
Actor
Film Actor
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Stage Actor
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Coventry
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