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One thing is a fairly simple and straightforward thing. I don't long to direct. I really want to get some good parts.

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Geena Davis
Age: 68
Born: 1956
Born: January 21
Actor
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Film Actor
Film Producer
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Television Actor
Television Producer
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Wareham
Massachusetts
Virginia Elizabeth Geena Davis
Virginia Elizabeth Davis
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