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As an actor I want to do as many takes as I can. I wanna shoot the scene... or shoot the shot 'til they make me quit.
Tommy Lee Jones
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Tommy Lee Jones
Age: 78
Born: 1946
Born: September 15
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American Football Player
Film Actor
Film Director
Film Producer
Polo Player
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San Saba
Texas
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