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There are so few guys who do action and do it well. Even fewer who are African-American. Even fewer who have classical-theater training. So a cat like me coming in, I'm bringing all of that to an action movie.

Wesley Snipes

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Wesley Snipes
Age: 62
Born: 1962
Born: July 31
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