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Adam McKay
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Adam McKay

Actor · born April 17, 1968

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Adam McKay is an American filmmaker. McKay began his career in the 1990s as a head writer for the NBC sketch comedy show Saturday Night Live (SNL).

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Milestones, by age

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  1. 42Notable work: The Other GuysAugust 2, 2010
  2. 47Received the Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted ScreenplayFebruary 28, 2016

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1951 · France

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Jennifer Garner

Actor

1972 · United States

Jennifer Anne Garner is an American actress. Born in Houston, Texas and raised in Charleston, West Virginia, Garner studied theater at Denison University and began acting as an understudy for the Roundabout Theatre Company in New York City.

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Victoria Beckham
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Victoria Beckham

Entrepreneur

1974 · United Kingdom

Victoria Caroline, Lady Beckham, is an English fashion designer, singer, and television personality. She rose to prominence in the 1990s as a member of the pop group the Spice Girls, in which she was nicknamed Posh Spice.

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Sean Bean
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Sean Bean

Actor

1959 · United Kingdom

Sean Bean is an English actor. Recognised for his work in both film and television, he has received various accolades including three BAFTA TV Awards, a Critics' Choice Award, an Actor Award and an International Emmy Award.

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Rooney Mara
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Rooney Mara

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1985 · United States

Patricia Rooney Mara is an American actress. Her accolades include nominations for two Academy Awards, two Golden Globe Awards, and a British Academy Film Award.

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