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“I went to LA because my parents were there and somebody asked me if I wanted to be in a movie. It was easy, it wasn't easy to do, but I fell into it. I made a living as an actor for a long time, but I didn't think of myself as an actor, I thought I was a writer.”

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Hampton Fancher

Hampton Fancher is an American actor born on July 18, 1938. He has a rich experience in the film and television industry, participating in numerous television series and movies. more

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