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Sam Rockwell
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November 5, 1968 in Daly City, CA
Biography:An idiosyncratic actor known for both his versatility and sinewy, off-kilter sexiness, "Sam Rockwell" is one of the stage and screen's most imaginative and least predictable performers. Once dubbed "the male "Parker Posey"" for his voluminous work in independent films, Rockwell has also earned notice for his work in more mainstream fare, including "Frank Darabont"'s "The Green Mile" (1999).

Born in Daly City, CA, on November 5, 1968, Rockwell enjoyed a steadfastly bohemian upbringing. The son of artists and actors, Rockwell moved to New York City with his parents when he was two. Three years later, his parents divorced, and he spent much of his youth traveling back and forth between them. Raised by his father in San Francisco, he spent his summers in New York with his mother, whose unconventional lifestyle -- replete with sex, drugs, and flamboyant hippies -- introduced Rockwell to some very adult... Full Biography

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Michael Sheen, left, Sam Rockwell, Matthew Macfadyen and Oliver Platt in "Frost/Nixon" (Universal)
Oliver Platt, left, Michael Sheen, Sam Rockwell and Matthew Macfadyen in "Frost/Nixon" (Universal)
Sam Rockwell in "Frost/Nixon" (Universal)
Sam Rockwell, left, Oliver Platt and Matthew Macfadyen in "Frost/Nixon" (Universal)
Frank Langella, left, Sam Rockwell and Oliver Platt in "Frost/Nixon" (Universal)
Sam Rockwell in "Frost/Nixon" (Universal)
Sam Rockwell in "Moon" (Sony Classics)
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