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Stephen Root on Why He Left Theater for Hollywood Success

June 29, 2026·about 2 hours ago·via People.com
Stephen Root on Why He Left Theater for Hollywood Success
Actor Stephen Root is opening up about a major turning point in his career - the moment he decided to leave theater behind for the bright lights of Hollywood. According to Root, it all came down to the financial realities of becoming a father. Supporting a family meant he needed to make the leap to film and television where the paychecks were significantly bigger. Read more about this...

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