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John Savage

John Smeallie Youngs (born August 25, 1949), known professionally as John Savage, is an American actor. He first rose to prominence in the late 1970s for his portrayals of troubled-but-sensitive characters in films like The Deer Hunter (1978), The Onion Field (1979) and Hair (1979). His television roles include Donald Lydecker on Dark Angel (2000–2002) and Hack Scudder on Carnivàle (2003–2005).

John Savage

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Name
John Savage
Birth Name
John Smeallie Youngs
Born
25 August 1949
Birthplace
Old Bethpage, New York, U.S.
Education
American Academy of Dramatic Arts
Occupation
Actor
Full name
John Smeallie Youngs.
Nationality
United States.
Languages
English.

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John Smeallie Youngs (born August 25, 1949), known professionally as John Savage, is an American actor. He first rose to prominence in the late 1970s for his portrayals of troubled-but-sensitive characters in films like The Deer Hunter (1978), The Onion Field (1979) and Hair (1979). His television roles include Donald Lydecker on Dark Angel (2000–2002) and Hack Scudder on Carnivàle (2003–2005).

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John Savage (born 1949) is an American actor, composer and film actor, among other activities. The actor was born John Smeallie Youngs in Old Bethpage. John Savage studied at American Academy of Dramatic Arts. Languages used include English.

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