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Also Known As Edward John Izzard • Suzy Izzard
Born February 7, 1962 (age 64) • Aden • Yemen

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Eddie Izzard, also known as Suzy Izzard, smiles while wearing a dark suit and white shirt on the red carpet at the Venice Film Festival.
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