A good actor is somebody who can be truthful and fascinating and interesting and enlightening.

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A good actor is someone who can make the audience feel like they are watching a real person, not just an actor pretending. They can capture the audience's attention and make them think about important ideas. The best actors are able to do this in a way that is both entertaining and educational.

About Bruce Davison

Bruce Davison is an acclaimed American actor who has appeared in over 270 film, television, and stage productions since 1968. He is best known for his roles in the cult horror film Willard, the drama Longtime Companion, and the X-Men superhero movies. Davison has received numerous accolades, including an Academy Award nomination and a Golden Globe Award.

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I spent my whole life figuring out how to get out of work. I would say I was intelligent, but intelligent in a very surreptitious, invisible way.

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Bruce Davison

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