Alec Baldwin makes surprise Manly Corso cameo

Staff at Malouf’s pharmacy on the Corso got a surprise visitor today when Hollywood actor Alec Baldwin walked in during a visit to Manly. Employees Scarlett, Marvin, Cameron, Alan, Joanne, and Jogi were on hand to welcome the star, who obliged with photos and chat. “She just stared at him until he said ‘I’m Alec Baldwin’ " The encounter began when Joanne spotted Baldwin browsing in the shop. “She just stared at him until he said ‘I’m Alec Baldwin’ and had a laugh,” Scarlett said. “He then took pictures with all of us.” Baldwin, 68, is best known for roles in films including The Departed and It’s Complicated, as well as his Broadway work. The American actor has had a lengthy career spanning television and film ( a...

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