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“I regard myself as a beautiful musical instrument, and my role is to contribute that instrument to scripts worthy of it.”

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Ed Asner, born on November 15, 1929, is an American voice actor. He is best known for his voice work in animation and films, particularly for voicing Homer Simpson in 'The Simpsons'. Asner's career spans various fields, including television, film, and theater. more

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