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Quote by Rod Steiger

“Well, one of the problems of working on a story with a character that sacred in the religions of the world or in a picture about that person, is that you have to forget about that and play it as real as you can because you can't look at yourself and judge yourself.”

Quote by Rod Steiger

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Rod Steiger, born on April 14, 1925, in New York, USA, and passed away on July 9, 2002, was a renowned American actor. He was known for his exceptional performances in film, television, and theater, with a reputation for his profound acting skills and versatile character portrayals. more

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