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“I did a small, small thing in Quiz Show, where I was really just a glorified extra. But, you know, New York actor, few days on a film set: Great! I was probably making subway fare on the play that I was doing at the time. I always think of The Underneath as the first film that I ever did.”

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William Fichtner

William Fichtner, born on November 27, 1956, is a renowned American actor. He is best known for his performances in science fiction and action films. Fichtner has starred in several notable films, including 'Interstellar' and the 'Transformers' series. more

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