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“I received a phone call; my agent got a phone call from Ryan Murphy saying he wanted to talk to me... And he basically outlined 'American Horror Story' for me and said that there's a character named Larry the Burn Guy, and I'd like you to play it.”

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Denis O'Hare

Denis O'Hare, born on January 16, 1962, is an accomplished American actor known for his versatile performances in television, film, and theater. He has gained recognition for his significant contributions to the performing arts, including a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for his role in 'American Horror Story' and an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor in 'Brokeback Mountain'. more

“I think it was 1987 - something like that - or '86, and I thought, 'When you go equity and you're gonna get paid, you'll finally be able to make a living.' But it was not to be so. I always bartended and waited tables so I ended up not doing theater for about a year because nobody would hire me.”

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Author:Denis O'Hare

“I was a big fan of 'Six Feet Under.' So, I got a bootleg copy of the first four episodes on videotape, watched them and was instantly into it. During the first episode, I was like, 'Eh.' By the time I got to the second one, I couldn't watch them fast enough. I got on the phone that night, called Time Warner cable and ordered HBO right then.”

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Author:Denis O'Hare

“I was a fan of 'Six Feet Under' and was very sad when it ended, so I was not ready to switch my allegiance to another show. So I was like, 'I'm not watching this 'True Blood.'' Then a friend got a bootleg copy of the first four episodes, and by the third one, I was irrevocably hooked.”