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Steve Coogan Talks 'Philomena,' Tabloids and Being Typecast
Steve Coogan talks about his movie, "Philomena," being tabloid fodder and being typecast.
By Kim Masters • • 29m ListenSteve Coogan discusses why he made his new movie Philomena. He reflects on his career both in the UK -- where he's often been typecast as a comedian -- and the US -- where he has a loyal but "under the radar cult following." Coogan also discusses his experience of being the object of "tabloid intrusion" and how fighting against the UK tabloid press has brought him self-respect.
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Steve Coogan is an actor, writer and producer whose credits include The Trip, Night at the Museum, Hamlet 2, Tropic Thunder and I'm Alan Partridge. His new movie is the Golden Globe-nominated Philomena .
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