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| Born | February 27, 1955 Burlington, Vermont, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2001–2005 |
Rene Kirby (born February 27, 1955) is an American film and television actor. He is perhaps best known for his performance in the Farrelly Brothers' film Shallow Hal . In this film he plays the role of Walt, a man who, like Kirby himself, was born with spina bifida.
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