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“In all honesty, if somebody asked me the secret of auditioning for Americans, I don't know. Often, I do what's called self-taping for America. I go over there quite a lot to sit in a room and do stuff in front of people. You feel like a performing monkey. It's bizarre.”

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David Wenham is a British actor born on September 21, 1965. He is known for his versatile roles in films and television, with a reputation for his deep acting skills and diverse character choices. more

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