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Born April 4, 1956 (age 70) • Waterville • Maine
Awards And Honors Edgar Award (2004)
Notable Works “Ally McBeal” • “Big Little Lies” • “Boston Legal” • “Boston Public” • “Mr. Mercedes” • “Nine Perfect Strangers” • “Picket Fences” • “The Practice”
Notable Family Members spouse Michelle Pfeiffer

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