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Democracy is about criticism.
Danny Glover
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Danny Glover
Age: 78
Born: 1946
Born: July 22
Actor
Character Actor
Executive Producer
Film Actor
Film Director
Film Producer
Peace Activist
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Television Producer
San Francisco County
California
Danny Lebern Glover
Daniel Lebern Glover
Criticism
Democracy
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