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Orson Welles and Joseph Cotten stand among stacks of newspapers, both wearing suits and hats, in a scene from the film Citizen Kane.
Orson Welles and Joseph Cotten in Citizen Kane Orson Welles (left) and Joseph Cotten in Citizen Kane (1941), directed by Orson Welles.

Joseph Cotten

American actor
Also known as: Joseph Cheshire Cotten
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Joseph Cotten (born May 15, 1905, Petersburg, Virginia, U.S.—died February 6, 1994, Westwood, California) was an American actor whose elegant mannerisms, handsome looks, and low-key yet compelling dramatic performances earned him both popular and critical acclaim. He was best known for his roles in several film classics of the 1940s, particularly those directed by Orson Welles. After a brief stint as a part-time drama critic for the Miami Herald, Cotten embarked on an acting career...

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