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Oliver Stone

director, writer
Born: 9/15/1946
Birthplace: New York City

Academy Award-winning director and writer known for his controversial historical films. His films include Born on the Fourth of July (1989), Platoon (1986), JFK (1991), Nixon (1995), and Any Given Sunday (1999).

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