His early career included roles in acclaimed films such as Last Exit to Brooklyn and Born on the Fourth of July.

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" He's appeared in a host of widely seen films since, including Oscar-nominated roles in "Born on the Fourth of July, " "Jerry Maguire" and "Magnolia" and the hit action series "Mission Impossible.

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The crowd favorite on the final day of competition was fourth-place finisher Amber Born, 14, of Marblehead, Mass.

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