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A career in the theatre demands so much commitment.

Jim Dale

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Jim Dale
Age: 89
Born: 1935
Born: August 15
Actor
Film Actor
Singer
Singer-Songwriter
Stage Actor
Voice Actor
Rothwell
Northamptonshire
Commitment
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Career
Careers
Much
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Theatre

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