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“I was playing this horrible part. I didn't didn't want to play it because the character was an awful racist. But I'm glad I did it because I met Sidney Poitier.”

Quote by Richard Widmark

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Richard Widmark

Richard Widmark was an American film actor renowned for his roles in noir and Western films. Born on December 26, 1914, he passed away on March 24, 2008. Widmark was celebrated for his strong acting style and profound character portrayals, with a career spanning over half a century. more

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