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I always had one ear offstage, listening for the call from the bookie.

Walter Matthau

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Walter Matthau
Age: 79 †
Born: 1920
Born: October 1
Died: 2000
Died: July 1
Actor
Character Actor
Comedian
Film Actor
Film Director
Stage Actor
Television Actor
New York City
New York
Walter John Matthow
Offstage
Ears
Listening
Call
Always

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