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“I was working in computers when this stranger approached me out of the blue, saying I should become an actor. I took it as a gift from God, because I had been praying for clarity about what He wanted me to do, since I wasn't happy in computers.”

Quote by Nate Parker

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Nate Parker is an American actor born on November 18, 1979. He gained widespread acclaim for his performance in the film 'The Birth of a Nation,' which earned him numerous awards, including an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor. more

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