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“For me, it was more a dramatic shift to go from the stage to the screen.”

Quote by Michael C. Hall

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Michael C. Hall

Michael C. Hall, born on February 1, 1971, is an accomplished American actor. He gained widespread acclaim for his role as Don Draper in the television series 'Mad Men', for which he won multiple awards. He also received an Emmy Award nomination for his portrayal of Edgar Hoover in the miniseries 'American Crime Story: The People v. O.J. Simpson'. more

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