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- NAME: Fred Thompson
- OCCUPATION: Film Actor, Television Actor, U.S. Representative
- BIRTH DATE: August 19, 1942 (Age: 70)
- EDUCATION: Memphis State University, Vanderbilt University
- PLACE OF BIRTH: Sheffield, Alabama
- ZODIAC SIGN: Leo
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Actors Turned Politicians
As Ronald Reagan asked, "How can a president NOT be an actor?" Since Reagan, celebrities such as Jesse Ventura and Arnold Schwarzenegger have entered the political arena and run for elected office.
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