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I almost got to do Saving Private Ryan, playing a German. I learned a German monologue in two days. I worked with Marco Hofschneider from Europa, Europa. We taped it and I went over it about a hundred times. It got down to me and Jeremy Davies. Even though it didn't work out I know he's (Steven Spielberg) got his eye on me now so that's kind of cool.
I'm a big fan of Gary Oldman - Sid and Nancy, Dracula, Immortal Beloved - I've watched every film he's ever done. I'd also love to work with some ... (more Clifton Collins Jr. quotes)
Enjoys snowboarding.
Speaks Spanish.
"I study like a madman." - On his preparation for auditions.
Was extremely proud of his grandfather, actor/comedian Pedro Gonzalez Gonzalez, who was, for the most part, a victim of Latino stereotypes in 50s and 60s John Wayne westerns and TV sitcoms. As a tribute, Clifton changed his professional name to Clifton Gonzalez-Gonzalez in 1990, claiming that he was tired of people not knowing his grandfather or appreciating the significance of his ordeal. He rev... (more Clifton Collins Jr. trivia)
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