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PATERSON JOSEPH

Paterson Joseph is an actor and writer. He has performed extensively on the British and US stage and has more recently been seen on television in Boat Story, Vigil and Noughts and Crosses. His latest film appearance was in Wonka. His writings include: The Secret Diaries of Charles Ignatius Sancho, Julius Caesar and Me and the upcoming Ten Children Who Changed the World for Hachette Children’s Group.

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