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LaMonica Garrett has been hustling for years to chisel out a place for himself in Hollywood. From a cameo in One Tree Hill to small roles in shows like NCIS and Mike & Molly, Garrett has been working his way to the top and taking notes along the way. Now, a series regular on ABC’s Designated Survivor, he takes a look back at all the stars he’s worked with and shares who he’s learned the most from.

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“We were shooting at the New Orleans Pelicans’ arena. We’d go through the scene, and Will would just keep going, and you’d have to roll with it and improv. But it’s so funny, and each take is different.”

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