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During the time I was on The Hardy Boys, I was also watching other people's careers. I thought the next step was to be a movie star. I kept saying no to projects, and offers stopped coming in. I was no longer hot
Parker Stevenson
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Parker Stevenson
Age: 72
Born: 1952
Born: June 4
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