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I was fortunate in the last century to be in the two biggest hits film-wise, Godfather I and Godfather II, and Lonesome Dove.

Robert Duvall

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Robert Duvall
Age: 93
Born: 1931
Born: January 5
Actor
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San Diego
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Robert Selden Duvall
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