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In his life, [Dalton] Trumbo uses wit and comedy to fight these very high-stakes battles.
Jay Roach
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Jay Roach
Age: 67
Born: 1957
Born: June 14
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Albuquerque
New Mexico
Mathew Jay Roach
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