Paul Theroux
Complex actor who tackled complex roles.

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Nope! Paul Theroux took the road less traveled, No family, no connections, their story unraveled, But with hard work and determination, They rose to the top, a true inspiration. But, they may be a nepo parent!
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The illustrious Theroux dynasty is well-known for their many achievements, both in the literary world and beyond. Justin Theroux, born and raised in Washington, DC, is the son of renowned writer Phyllis Grissim and corporate lawyer Eugene Theroux. Proudly boasting French-Canadian and Italian ancestry on his father's side, and English and German ancestry on his mother's side, Justin graduated from Bennington College with a Bachelor of Arts degree, before pursuing a career in the visual arts and stage acting in New York City. He is the nephew of renowned writer Paul Theroux, and cousin of celebrated journalists Louis Theroux and Marcel Theroux. Paul Theroux, born in 1941 in Medford, Massachusetts, is a noted writer and producer, known for works such as The Mosquito Coast and Saint Jack. Louis Theroux, born in Singapore in 1970, is a writer and producer, most notably known for his documentaries My Scientology Movie and Louis Theroux’s Weird Weekends. The Theroux family are undoubtedly a formidable force to be reckoned with.
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