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There are roles that you chase sometimes.

Gary Oldman

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Gary Oldman
Age: 66
Born: 1958
Born: March 21
Actor
Character Actor
Film Actor
Film Director
Film Producer
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Stage Actor
Television Actor
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London
England
Gary Leonard Oldman
Chase
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