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“I didn't know what the path was that I wanted to be as an actor, to be honest. I've been doing a lot of theater since I was a kid, so I was just sort of taking opportunities.”

Quote by Guy Pearce

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Guy Pearce (born October 5, 1967) is an English-born Australian actor. He gained international fame for his roles in L.A. Confidential (1997) as Detective Ed Exley and Memento (2000) as Leonard Shelby. Pearce began his career on the Australian soap opera Neighbours before transitioning to Hollywood. Known for his intense method acting and versatility, he has starred in films such as The King's Speech, Iron Man 3, and Prometheus. He is widely regarded as one of the most talented actors of his generation. more

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