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“An actor's job is to do their job. It's great if it's successful and it's fantastic when it's a huge hit, but at the same time, you're there to do a job and make sure you do it well.”

Quote by Giles Matthey

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Giles Matthey is a British actor born on November 11, 1987. He has gained widespread acclaim for his exceptional performances in various television series and films, particularly for his role as Joffrey Baratheon in the HBO epic fantasy series 'Game of Thrones'. more

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