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“I keep getting amazing things to bring to life. There's always something to discover with 'Dr. Bailey,' something that brings her home to the audience, something that makes people say, 'I know that woman. I work with that woman.' It's incredibly flattering and I'm still finding new things with her all the time.”

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Chandra Wilson is an American actress born on August 27, 1969. She gained widespread recognition for her role as Dr. Miranda Bailey in the television series 'Grey's Anatomy'. more

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