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Filming is completely - was totally new to me ... I had a movie career which wasn't supposed to be, so I couldn't be more thrilled. For those who work, parts seem to get more interesting.

Judi Dench

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Judi Dench
Age: 89
Born: 1934
Born: December 9
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