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“Particularly with the plays I choose, they're good parts, and they're parts that have been around long before a bad actor played them, and will be around long after I play them. Part of what I enjoy about the theatre and acting is that sense of history.”

Quote by Liev Schreiber

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Liev Schreiber, born on October 4, 1967, is a renowned actor from Canada. He has starred in numerous film, television, and stage productions, earning high praise for his exceptional acting skills and versatile character portrayals. more

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