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“I thought Sissy Hickey should be really skinny and leathery and have one of those really husky voices, but Del Shores kept saying, "I wrote this part for you." He took me to his house and showed me pictures of all his Texas relatives, and they looked exactly like my family.”

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Beth Grant, born on September 18, 1949, is an American character actress known for her versatile performances in both film and television. She has portrayed a wide range of roles, earning recognition for her exceptional acting skills and ability to create complex characters. more

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