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David Hare: Quick Facts

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Also Known As Sir David Hare
Born June 5, 1947 (age 79) • England
Notable Works “Beat the Devil” • “Behind the Beautiful Forevers” • “Murmuring Judges” • “Plenty” • “Plenty” • “Racing Demon” • “South Downs” • “Strapless” • “Stuff Happens” • “The Absence of War” • “The Blue Room” • “The Hours” • “The Moderate Soprano” • “The Power of Yes” • “The Reader”

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