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“You cant be a casual observer of something humorous - you have to engage, you have to find it funny for the relationship between actor and audience to work.”

Quote by Brendan Coyle

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Brendan Coyle, born on December 2, 1963, is a British actor who gained widespread recognition for his role as John Bates in the television series 'Downton Abbey'. His performance in the show earned him numerous award nominations. more

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