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“I ran spotlight. Swept up. Did box office. Ran the lighting board. But acting was the most fun.”

Quote by Tim Robbins

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Tim Robbins, born on October 16, 1958, is a renowned American actor, director, and screenwriter. He gained worldwide fame for his portrayal of Andy Dufresne in the 1994 film 'The Shawshank Redemption,' for which he was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actor. Beyond his acting career, Robbins is also active in social and political causes, making him a versatile artist. more

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