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The idea of playing a character for even two years, to me feels claustrophobic - only because I want to play a lot of different people.

Hilary Swank

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Hilary Swank
Age: 50
Born: 1974
Born: July 30
Actor
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Film Actor
Film Producer
Television Actor
Lincoln
Nebraska
Hilary Ann Swank
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