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Also Known As Benjamin Charles Elton
Born May 3, 1959 (age 65) • London • England
Notable Works “Blind Faith” • “Close-Up” • “Inconceivable” • “Love Never Dies” • “Maybe Baby” • “Popcorn” • “The Beautiful Game”

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