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Quote by Barry Nelson

“The fun for me is knowing what the other person is saying and what my character would be thinking at that time. On the stage you get the chance to do all that, to analyze and build a part, to react, to contribute something no one else can-not the author, not even the director.”

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Barry Nelson

Barry Nelson, an accomplished American actor, was born on April 16, 1917, and passed away on April 7, 2007. He was known for his versatile performances in film and television. more

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“What is the main problem of the actor? It is to keep the audience awake, and not let them go to sleep, then wake up and go home feeling they've wasted their money.”

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“Acting is an everlasting search for truth.”

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