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“But when you're a working actor - and that's what you keep saying in your head, how blessed you are to have a job - and you are working with heavyweights, working with the best guys in TV, it's pretty cool. Exhausting, but cool.”

Quote by Christopher Meloni

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Christopher Meloni

Christopher Meloni is an American actor, born on April 2, 1961. He is known for his versatile performances in a variety of television shows and films, and is particularly renowned for his role in 'Law & Order: Special Victims Unit'. more

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