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No film work since 2004?


Is he retired? Seems odd. Or am I missing something?

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Actually, since Welcome to Mooseport came out in early 2004, he hasn't done a film in nearly a decade. In some ways it feels right, considering he didn't get into films until his 30s.

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Didn't he use to live in Portland, Oregon? I think he has a farm there.

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He's a smart guy then. One should retire early if possible and enjoy life to the fullest before it ends. I miss him though, I really enjoyed his acting.

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Very well put. :)

Selfishly I'd love to see him onscreen again but good for him for actually stopping when he had.

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Agreed, but I dunno if I'd call mid-70s retirement 'early'.

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Are you some sort of lickspittle or something? Hollywood isn't exactly the meatpacking industry as well as it is one giant leisure affair for the most part.

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