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“I hope that something can be done in our piece that reflects on the attention that needs to be paid to the most vulnerable people, like refugees in the world right now, that have to not be politicized, but saved, literally.”

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Mandy Patinkin
Mandy Patinkin

Mandy Patinkin is a renowned actor, born on November 30, 1952. He has excelled in both film and television, becoming widely recognized for his role in 'Alien 3' and 'Criminal Minds'. more

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