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“I think you have to find the humanity in the character and then the deterioration is a part of the process - the journey of the character. It's like playing King Lear. You can start off as a nice old man who finishes up crazy.”

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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