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“No, I never thought of it in those terms. I used to go into agents' offices and they'd have pictures of these handsome movie men and I knew I'd never be up there. I'm a journeyman actor. I didn't think about stardom.”

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Eli Wallach, born on December 7, 1915, was an esteemed American film actor. His career spanned over half a century, and he was renowned for his exceptional acting skills and diverse character portrayals. Wallach starred or appeared in significant roles in numerous classic films, such as 'Seven Samurai', 'The Wild Bunch', and 'The Godfather', and his performances were greatly appreciated by audiences. more

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