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Also Known As Andrew Aitken Rooney
Born January 14, 1919 • Albany • New York
Died November 4, 2011 (aged 92) • New York City • New York
Awards And Honors Emmy Award (2003) • Emmy Award (1982) • Emmy Award (1981) • Emmy Award (1979) • Emmy Award (1968)

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