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David Strathairn Photos

In his 20s, Strathairn traveled the country, appearing in local theatrical productions. He also trained at Ringling Brothers Clown College and worked for six months as a circus clown. Here, he is clowning with George Clooney at a question-and-answer session about "Good Night, And Good Luck" staged by Variety magazine in December 2005 for its Variety Screening Series.

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