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“Id love to work with the people who really got the film industry going again through the 70s: Peter Weir, Bruce Beresford, Gillian Armstrong, Fred Schepisi.”

Quote by David Wenham

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David Wenham is a British actor born on September 21, 1965. He is known for his versatile roles in films and television, with a reputation for his deep acting skills and diverse character choices. more

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