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“I did a couple of plays in junior high school, maybe high school, and then I did a play in college.”

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Jodie Foster, born on November 19, 1962, is an American actress renowned for her exceptional performances in the film industry, particularly for her roles in 'The Accused' and 'The Silence of the Lambs', for which she won the Academy Award for Best Actress. Foster's career spans a variety of film and television projects, from independent films to big-budget blockbusters. more

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