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I've worked with actors who tell everyone what to do in the scene - that makes me go pretty atomic.

Romola Garai

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Romola Garai
Age: 42
Born: 1982
Born: August 6
Actor
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Film Actor
Film Director
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Hong Kong SAR
China
Romola Sadie Garai
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