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“I was not going to be an actor. I was an engineer in physics. That's what I did: I graduated with a physics degree, and I had become a little bit distressed that I'd have to work for somebody - anybody! And I thought, "I'm not going to make a mark on anything. If I can't express myself, then I don't know what the heck I'm going to do with this life." I think it was just one of those germs that said, "No, no, no, you've got to say things. You've got to tell people things. You've got to express your opinion in this life, because that's how you started."”

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Judd Hirsch is an accomplished American actor known for his exceptional performances in television and film. Born on March 15, 1935, Hirsch's career spans various mediums, including theater, television, and cinema. He gained widespread recognition in the 1980s for his role as father Alex Keaton in the television series 'Family Ties', which earned him numerous awards. more

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