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Poll: Decade Defining Actors — The 1950s

A poll by pere-25366
Which of these decade defining actors of the 1950s do you believe to be the most influential?

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After voting, you may discuss the poll here.

Also vote on: Most Influential Decade Defining Actor

Results of 1,037 votes:

  1. 1.

    Marlon Brando

     
  2. 2.

    James Dean

     
  3. 3.

    Kirk Douglas

     
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