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He's already delighted fans with several high-profile stunts leading up to the opening of his new comedy The Dictator and now moviegoers are getting to see his latest real-life spoof on the big screen. Here are five things you may not know about British funnyman Sacha Baron Cohen.

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1. Was considered a good student and even thought about getting a PhD before pursuing comedy.

2. Has performed background vocals on songs for his brother Erran's electronica music group, Zöhar.

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3. Suffered an allergic reaction while bleaching his body hair for the role as a flamboyant fashionista in 2009's Brüno.

4. Is a big fan of professional wrestling and is friends with WWE wrestling star John Cena.

5. Gave the 2004 Harvard Class Day address as his Ali G character.

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