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I did a lot of ridiculous television. Between 1980 and '85 I had no confidence, so I did everything I was told to do.

Dana Carvey

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Dana Carvey
Age: 69
Born: 1955
Born: June 2
Actor
Comedian
Film Actor
Film Producer
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Television Actor
Missoula
Montana
Dana Thomas Carvey
Ridiculous
Confidence
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