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Lester Burnham (Character)
from American Beauty (1999)

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American Beauty -- Lester Burnham, a depressed suburban father in a mid-life crisis, decides to turn his hectic life around after developing an infatuation for his daughter's attractive friend.

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Lester is a sexually frustrated man who is seperated from his wife but still living with her... See more »

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  1. American Beauty (1999) Played by Kevin Spacey
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  1. "20 to 1"
        - Sexiest Movie Moments (2007) TV episode, Played by Kevin Spacey
  2. The European Film Awards (1999) (TV) Played by Kevin Spacey

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Drama

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Quotes:
From American Beauty (1999)
Lester Burnham: Oh Carolyn, when did you become so... joyless?
Carolyn Burnham: Joyless? I'm not joyless. There happens to be a lot about me that you don't know, Mr. Smarty Man. There's plenty of joy in my life.
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