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Jon Voight
Jon Voight

Jon Voight is an iconic American actor, born on December 29, 1938. He is renowned for his exceptional performances in classic films such as 'Midnight Cowboy' and 'The Chase.' Voight has received multiple Academy Award nominations throughout his career and won the Best Actor Oscar in 1978 for 'The Chase. more

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