The news came as principal photography began in Belfast on the HBO series Game of Thrones.

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He landed the role that would define his career in 1978, when he first performed as JR Ewing in a new series designed to showcase the talents of actress Victoria Principal.

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United's 18-game lead in the all-time series is a wider margin than any other MLS team has against its principal rival.

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