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“Certainly I've had the experience of thinking a person was one thing, and finding out they were another.”

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John Hawkes
John Hawkes

John Hawkes is an American film actor known for his performances in independent films. Born on September 11, 1959, he gained widespread acclaim for his roles in 'Winter's Bone' and 'The Tree of Life'. more

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