“If you really do want to be an actor who can satisfy himself and his audience, you need to be vulnerable. [You must] reach the emotional and intellectual level of ability where you can go out stark naked, emotionally, in front of an audience.”
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Jack Lemmon
Jack Lemmon was an American actor renowned for his roles in both comedic and dramatic films. He achieved great success in the 1950s and 1960s, particularly with films like '12 Angry Men' and 'The Graduate' alongside Walter Matthau. Lemmon won multiple awards for his performances, including an Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in 'The Killers' in 1974. more
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