Jay Duplass
Actor and filmmaker; creator of Togetherness
An American actor, director, producer, and screenwriter, recognized for contributions to independent film and television. Co-created the HBO series Togetherness and starred in the series. Directed and starred in various films, contributing to the rise of the mumblecore movement. Collaborated with brother Mark Duplass on several projects, including films such as The Puffy Chair and Jeff, Who Lives at Home.
Co-created HBO series Togetherness
Directed The Puffy Chair
Starred in Jeff, Who Lives at Home
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Baseball player; 1992 World Series hero
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March 7th, 1960 66 years ago
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Baseball player and 2000 MVP
Born
March 7th, 1968 58 years ago
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Singer-songwriter with hit 'Tell It to My Heart'
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March 7th, 1962 64 years ago
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Turkish singer-songwriter with hit albums
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March 7th, 1980 46 years ago
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Basketball player, NBA Champion
Born
March 7th, 1991 35 years ago
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