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Thomas Haden Church
Thomas Haden Church

Thomas Haden Church, born on June 17, 1960, is an American actor known for his remarkable performances in both film and television. He gained widespread recognition for his role in 'Forrest Gump' and 'American Beauty', which earned him an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor in 2000. more

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“We are all animals of this planet. We are all creatures. And nonhuman animals experience pain sensations just like we do. They too are strong, intelligent, industrious, mobile, and evolutional. They too are capable of growth and adaptation. Like us, firsthand foremost, they are earthlings. And like us, they are surviving. Like us they also seek their own comfort rather than discomfort. And like us they express degrees of emotion. In short like us, they are alive.”

“I was 3-years-old - to this day it is a vivid memory. My family and I were on a boat, catching fish. As one fish was caught, he was writhing, then he was thrown against the side of the boat. You couldn't disguise what it was. This was what we did to animals to eat them. The animal went from a living, vibrant creature fighting for life to a violent death. I recognized it, as did my brothers and sisters.”