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“To be brutally honest, I am a little bit of a Clint Eastwood nerd. Clint Eastwood who was the man who drew me into movies. When everybody else was watching Star Wars, I was watching Fistful of Dollars.”

Quote by James Purefoy

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James Purefoy is a British actor born on June 3, 1964. He has made a name for himself in both film and television, particularly known for his roles in historical and period dramas. more

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