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“Every once in a while, someone would call me a foreigner or a Yankee, or whatever. In the United States, someone might say something, like how kids do, to point out that you're different. That would come as a surprise to me. As you get old, you either get defensive about it or you accept it and you reach out, because you realize the world's full of people like that.”

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Viggo Mortensen

Viggo Mortensen, born on October 20, 1958, is an internationally renowned actor. He is known for his outstanding performances in various films, particularly for his roles in 'The Lord of the Rings' trilogy and the 'Matrix' series. Mortensen's acting has been highly praised by audiences and critics, and his work spans a wide range of genres from art films to action movies. more

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