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“I played a little basketball, but basketball interfered with theater season. That's when we did our term plays and did nutshell versions of Shakespeare for English classes. And, believe me, I got a fair amount of looks from the guys on the team. 'You're in theater but you can play football?'”

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Dennis Haysbert

Dennis Haysbert, born on June 2, 1954, is a renowned film actor from the United States. He gained widespread recognition and an Emmy Award nomination for his role as Jack Bauer in the television series '24'. Haysbert's acting career spans various types of films and television shows, and his performances are well-received by audiences. more

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