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I have an unfortunate personality.

Orson Welles

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Orson Welles
Age: 70 †
Born: 1915
Born: May 6
Died: 1985
Died: October 10
Actor
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Director
Film Actor
Film Director
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Film Producer
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Magician
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Kenosha
Wisconsin
George Orson Welles
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