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“They all matter to me, whether I'm working on a Sam Jackson film for a week or I'm the star of my own TV series - I take it all very seriously, and I have a healthy respect for the work in general, despite the role.”

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Anthony Michael Hall

Anthony Michael Hall, born on April 14, 1968, is an American actor who gained popularity in the early 1980s for his roles in John Hughes' films, including 'The Breakfast Club', 'Sixteen Candles', and 'Weird Science'. Hall is known for his teen roles, which often provided satirical commentary on the culture of the time. more

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