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We're writing a book together. She just finished one. Did you read it? Among the Porcupines?
Walter Matthau
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Walter Matthau
Age: 79 †
Born: 1920
Born: October 1
Died: 2000
Died: July 1
Actor
Character Actor
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Film Actor
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New York City
New York
Walter John Matthow
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