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When I knew nothing, I thought I could do anything.

Robert Duvall

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Robert Duvall
Age: 93
Born: 1931
Born: January 5
Actor
Character Actor
Film Actor
Film Director
Film Producer
Screenwriter
Stage Actor
Television Actor
San Diego
California
Robert Selden Duvall
Knew
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