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The worst thing for an actor is a director that gets on your nerves and says things that actually confuse you.

Stephen Rea

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Stephen Rea
Age: 78
Born: 1946
Born: October 31
Actor
Film Actor
Stage Actor
Television Actor
Belfast
Ireland
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