James Laurenson (84)
February 17th, 1940

New Zealand actor – James Laurenson was born in Marton (Locality in Rangitikei District, Manawatū-Whanganui Region, New Zealand) on February 17th, 1940 and is 84 years old today.

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Clément Richard

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Paris Hilton

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