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“I'd never done any film or television. Well, I'd done one little stupid commercial in Boston when I was doing theater, but that was it.”

Quote by David Morse

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David Morse is an accomplished American actor, born on October 11, 1953. He has made a name for himself in both film and television with his profound acting style and diverse role choices. more

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