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“I like doing things that are very wildly different. I find that the meat and vegetables of being an actor is doing things that are completely different, all the time.”

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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