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“At 15 I had moved out of my parents' place, and my options were looking pretty narrow. But I had this acting thing and I just wanted to be able to keep going because it was really good. That was all I wanted.”

Quote by Ben Mendelsohn

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Ben Mendelsohn, born on April 3, 1969, is an accomplished Australian actor renowned for his exceptional performances in both film and television. He has gained widespread recognition and acclaim for his roles in various projects. more

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