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I love my country enough to suffer its wrath.

Martin Sheen

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Martin Sheen
Age: 84
Born: 1940
Born: August 3
Actor
Environmentalist
Film Actor
Film Director
Film Producer
Peace Activist
Stage Actor
Television Actor
Television Producer
Voice Actor
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Ohio
Ramón Gerardo Antonio Estévez
Ramon Gerardo Antonio Estevez
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