Trevor Nunn: Quick Facts

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Also Known As	Sir Trevor Robert Nunn
Born	January 14, 1940 (age 86) • Ipswich • England
Notable Works	“Hedda” • “Lady Jane” • “Red Joan” • “Twelfth Night or What You Will”

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