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“When you look at me you don't immediately imagine a very very glamorous icon, so it's only in the theater that I get to do these experiments. I've been an actor about 51 years now. I've played everything from an 8-year-old black boy to a 72-year-old French matriarch, and they hardly hire you to do that on TV.”

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Tyne Daly
Tyne Daly

Tyne Daly is an accomplished American actress known for her remarkable performances in television and film. Born on February 21, 1946, Daly's career began in the 1970s, and she gained widespread recognition for her role in the TV series 'Cagney & Lacey' in the 1980s, for which she won an Emmy Award. Daly is celebrated for her versatility in a wide range of roles across various genres. more

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