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TIL Gary Oldman had roles in so many movies such as Harry Potter (as Sirus Black), Léon: The Professional, JFK, and Hannibal, also featuring in AAA games such as COD: Black Ops as Sgt. Viktor Reznov. His acting and role-playing are so exceptional that many people don't even recognize him in movies.

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