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“I am not one of those actors who dwells on the histrionics and the subtext and future text of the character. I deal with the scenes that I'm doing at that specific time, because if I do that, they play in more of a real way.”

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John Barrowman is a British actor, born on March 11, 1967. He is renowned for his roles in television series such as 'Torchwood' and 'Doctor Who', as well as for his performances in Broadway musicals. more

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