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One of my main techniques for acting is I try to know almost nothing beyond the words that I have to say, because that's my zone of control.

Kristin Bauer van Straten

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Kristin Bauer van Straten
Age: 57
Born: 1966
Born: November 26
Actor
Film Actor
Film Actress
Television Actor
Voice Actor
Racine
Wisconsin
Kristin Neubauer
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