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I am recognized a lot for Clueless, but I am recognized a great deal for The Princess Bride. I dont know... maybe everybody who has seen that movie just goes out on the street.

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Wallace Shawn
Age: 80
Born: 1943
Born: November 12
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Wallace Michael Shawn
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