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“When you come back to a country that you've left, you're in a very peculiar situation because, in a way, you don't belong to that country any more, even though when I'm in America I feel I don't belong there either.”

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Gabriel Byrne
Gabriel Byrne

Gabriel Byrne, born on May 12, 1950, is an internationally renowned actor known for his exceptional performances in films and television. He gained fame for his roles in 'The Brothers McMullen' (1989) and 'Gangs of New York' (2002). Byrne's acting career began on stage and gradually shifted to the screen, making him one of the most influential actors of the 1980s and 1990s. more

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