The Good Liar stars Ian McKellen and Helen Mirren, who both became big stars late

Ron Cerabona
Updated December 11 2019 - 7:11pm, first published 7:01pm

Actors who begin their careers as adults usually find stardom, if attained, takes a lot of time and work. As oldtime comedy star Eddie Cantor reputedly said, "It takes 20 years to become an overnight success."

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Ron Cerabona

Ron Cerabona

Arts reporter

As arts reporter I am interested in and cover a wide range of areas - film, visual art, theatre and music, among others - to tell readers about what's coming and happening in the vibrant and varied world of the arts in Canberra. Email: ron.cerabona@canberratimes.com.au

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