Gil Bellows
Actor in 'The Shawshank Redemption'
An actor and producer, contributions span various television shows and films. Gained recognition from the role of Billy in 'The Shawshank Redemption' alongside Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman. Starred as Tommy in the hit television series 'Ally McBeal,' earning a significant fanbase and critical acclaim. Worked on various productions across different genres, showcasing versatility in performance.
Played Billy in 'The Shawshank Redemption'
Starred as Tommy in 'Ally McBeal'
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Grand Master of the Knights Hospitaller
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June 28th, 1560 466 years ago
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June 28th, 1924 102 years ago
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June 28th, 1937 89 years ago
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June 28th, 1825 201 years ago
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