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“It makes you feel good when a movie works. Usually when I see an old movie I've made, I say to myself, 'Oh God, why did I do this?' and 'Why didn't I change that?' and things like that.”

Quote by Warren Beatty

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Warren Beatty, born March 30, 1937 in Richmond, Virginia, is a legendary American actor, director, producer, and screenwriter. He rose to fame with "Bonnie and Clyde" (1967) and became one of Hollywood's most versatile talents. His directorial masterpiece "Reds" (1981) earned him the Academy Award for Best Director. Other notable works include "Shampoo" (1975), "Heaven Can Wait" (1978), and "Dick Tracy" (1990). He is married to actress Annette Bening since 1992. Beatty is considered one of Hollywood's last old-school leading men who successfully transitioned from acting to directing and producing. more

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