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My philosophy was, if I just do good work, someone will like it enough to employ me. It never made me famous. And I'm way, way too old now, mate. That boat's sailed.

Ian Hart

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Ian Hart
Age: 59
Born: 1964
Born: October 8
Film Actor
Stage Actor
Television Actor
City of Liverpool
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