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My influences were Peter Sellers and the great British character actors.

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Tracey Ullman
Age: 64
Born: 1959
Born: December 30
Actress
Comedian
Dancer
Film Actor
Recording Artist
Screenwriter
Singer
Singer-Songwriter
Stage Actor
Television Actor
Television Director
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Berkshire
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Sellers
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I like going to France, because no one knows who I am.
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