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Jason O'Mara Biography

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Jason O'Mara, born on August 6, 1972, is a British-Irish actor known for his role as Michael Scofield in the television series 'Prison Break'. He has appeared in numerous television shows and films, showcasing his versatile acting skills.

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“As actors, we have that in common that we go for slightly out-of-the-box or genre stuff. They're great when they work, but they don't always work. Genre stuff is really hard to pull off, as any fans of it know.”

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“I like to take a shot with things. I like to take risks. I'm attracted to things that are different than the average run-of-the-mill stuff.”

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“A sense of humor saves your life, and being able to make friends wherever you go.”

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“I just watched the entire season of 'Louie' in one flight. What an amazing show.”

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“I became an American citizen three years ago, and if I'd been arrested, maybe that wouldn't have happened. That was a very proud moment, by the way. I still have my Irish passport, but becoming an American citizen was important in terms of my family.”

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“I turned up my nose at yoga for years. I was a rugby player growing up. But now I know. When I'm on those long international flights, like 22 hours from L.A. to Sydney, I'll get up sometimes and do yoga in the aisle just to stretch out a little bit.”

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“That's the challenging thing with TV; it's not the action scenes per se, and it's not the location scenes and the heavy dialog scenes, but the fact that there is just no let-up; there is no break.”

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“I called my family, saying, "Guess what? I got a new show. It's about a cop who travels in time." And they said, "I think we've seen that one."”

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About the Author

Born: August 6, 1972
Known for: Actor
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