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It's always a unique challenge when you're working with somebody where English is their second language.

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Ethan Hawke
Age: 54
Born: 1970
Born: November 6
Actor
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Film Actor
Film Director
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Stage Actor
Television Actor
Theatrical Director
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Austin
Texas
Ethan Green Hawke
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