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“It's crazy, it's different. It's what I wanted, but it's different. It's not exactly what I wanted, you know what I mean? If you become an actor you want to be a successful actor; but with success comes a lot of things. Some of it's great! It's great to be able to pay your rent from the work that you do.”

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Donald Faison, born on June 22, 1974, is an American actor best known for his role as George O'Malley on the television series 'Grey's Anatomy'. He began his acting career in his childhood, appearing in various television and film roles. In addition to his success on 'Grey's Anatomy', Faison has appeared in other notable works, including the 'American Pie' film series. more

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