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“I was a halfback on an American football team in Athens, Greece - the Kississia Colts - where I went to high school, and we took the Cup my senior year. The downside, and somewhat unfortunate piece of information I have to pass on, is there were only two teams in the league because of the limited amount of Americans.”

Quote by Greg Kinnear

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Greg Kinnear, born on June 17, 1963, is a talented American actor with a rich performance background in both film and television. Known for his versatile role choices and exceptional acting skills, he has gained recognition and acclaim in the industry. more

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