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Will Rogers actor, humorist
Born: 11/4/1879
Birthplace: Oologah, Indian Territory (now Oologah, Oklahoma)
Actor and humorist known as a home-spun, straight-talking cowboy philosopher. His films include Guile of Woman (1921), The Headless Horseman (1922) and A Connecticut Yankee (1931). Died: 8/15/1935
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