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Brittany Murphy (1977-2009) was an American film, television, and
stage actress, singer, voice artist, and film producer. Beginning
her career, 1995's Clueless proved to be her breakthrough film;
notable roles followed in Girl, Interrupted (1999), Don't Say a
Word (2001), 8 Mile (2002), and Just Married (2003). Despite the
lead in Uptown Girls (2003), the production of The Ramen Girl
(2008), and a long-running voice role on the animated television
series King of the Hill (1997-2010), subsequent leading roles were
less successful. Her later acting years were plagued by scandal and
bad press, and the once critically acclaimed actress died of
pneumonia at the young age of 32, shrouded by mystery. The first to
span her life and career, this biography surveys Murphy's films,
television appearances, stage shows, music videos, and public
appearances in the order in which they were made. Critical
reactions to and awards earned for her works are featured as is a
selection of portraits, film stills and posters.
Ann Miller (1923-2004) was an American actress, dancer, singer and
author. Best known as a tap dancer, Miller practiced all forms of
dance, and some of her solo routines are considered as good as any
recorded in film musical history. Despite a reputation as a kook
who believed she was psychic, and the potentially flat image of a
"glamour girl," Miller's wit, charm and genuine ability to act gave
her and her characters depth. This biography presents Ann Miller's
career in the context of her fascinating life. Her career began
with child acting and included three Hollywood studio contracts,
two retirements for marriage, and appearances in film, stage,
variety shows, sitcoms and more. She made a comeback in the stage
musical Sugar Babies, earning a Best Leading Actress in a Musical
Tony Award nomination. She was even appointed an international
spokesperson for MGM in the ailing years of the studio.
Hoffman (1967-2014) was an American film, television and stage
actor, film producer, and film and stage director, best known for
his memorable supporting roles in independent films. Considered one
of the best actors of his generation, he died of a drug overdose at
age 46 after years of sobriety. He won the Academy Award for Best
Actor for his titular role in Capote (2005), and Best Supporting
nominations for Doubt (2008) and The Master (2012). This biography
covers his life and career and provides an appendix listing his
film, television and stage appearances.
Anne Bancroft (1931-2005) was an American film, television and
stage actress, stage producer and film director. Respected for her
acting prowess and versatility, she won the ""Triple Crown""-an
Oscar, a Tony and an Emmy. Her stage portrayal of Annie Sullivan in
The Miracle Worker won the Tony Award for Best Lead Actress in
1959. She reprised the role for the 1962 film of the same name,
winning the Oscar for Best Actress, but was perhaps best known as
Mrs. Robinson in The Graduate (1967). Her extensive television work
included numerous roles in movies and series, including Deep in My
Heart (1999), for which she won an Emmy for Best Supporting
Actress. A filmography/videography and information about DVD
availability are included.
Neil Simon is the most successful American playwright on Broadway,
and the winner of many awards including the Pulitzer Prize for
Drama, the Mark Twain Prize for Humor, and a Kennedy Center Honor
for Lifetime Achievement. Many of his plays have been adapted into
films and made-for-television movies, and he has written original
screenplays and television specials. This book provides a catalogue
of Simon's screen work with cast and crew information, synopses,
release dates, reviews, awards and DVD availability. Notes on each
film cover his narrative subjects and themes as well as adaptation,
direction and performance.
This is the first book-length study of the American actress Sandy
Dennis (1937-1992). Winner of two successive Tony Awards for her
work in the theatre in 1963 and 1964, she moved into film in
supporting roles. For her performance in Who's Afraid of Virginia
Woolf? (1966) Dennis won the Best Supporting Actress Academy Award.
She starred in films like Up The Down Staircase (1967), The Fox
(1968), Sweet November (1968), That Cold Day in the Park (1969),
Thank You All Very Much (1969), and Come Back to the 5 & Dime
Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean (1982). Full information is provided for
each film and television appearance, with cast and crew credits,
synopses, notes, release information, reviews, and DVD
availability.
Jules Dassin began his film career as a contract director with MGM,
but then went on to build his reputation with such classic films as
Brute Force, The Naked City, Thieves Highway and Night and the
City. This text is the first English-language treatment of both his
life and film career. His biography is recounted, with special
attention paid to his exile after being blacklisted by the House
Un-American Activities Committee and the subsequent work that he
produced in Europe. Each of the director's 25 films are provided a
brief chapter analysis, with cast and crew credits, synopsis,
release information and reviews. By exploring the life and work of
this major director, this book contributes to the scholarship on
mid-century Hollywood and film history.
Joanne Woodward is an American film, television and stage actress,
television producer and director, stage director, and film
director. She won the Best Actress Academy Award for her
performance in The Three Faces of Eve and was nominated for Rachel,
Rachel, Summer Wishes, Winter Dreams and Mr. & Mrs. Bridge. She
also won the Best Actress Emmy Award for See How She Runs and Do
You Remember Love. This book is the first to be solely devoted to
Woodward's life and career, which were often overshadowed by the
successes of her late husband, Paul Newman.
Previous biographies of American actress Frances Farmer (1913-1970)
have downplayed her professional achievements to emphasize her
turbulent personal life, including several police arrests and
repeated confinements in a state mental hospital. By focusing upon
Frances' acting career, this book endeavors to restore her position
as a significant Hollywood player of the 1930s, '40s and '50s. An
analysis of her film, radio and television work is offered, as well
as assessments of the three Frances Farmer biopics and the
documentaries in which she is featured. Each of Frances' 16 films
receives a chapter-length discussion. A brief biographical chapter
is also included.
This critical analysis and history examines 45 films featuring
'grande dames' in horror films. Included is a history of women in
horror before the 1962 release of ""What Ever Happened to Baby
Jane?"", which launched the 'Grande Dame Guignol' subgenre, in
which older women are featured as morally ambiguous leading ladies.
Next is an exploration of Grande Dame Guignol films that have
followed that landmark release, continuing into the present. The
filmography includes cast, crew, reviews, synopses, and production
notes, as well as recurring motifs and each role's effect on the
star's career.
This is the first full-length biography of the American dancer,
singer and actress Gwen Verdon (1925-2000). Winner of four
successive Tony Awards for her work in the theatre, she also
appeared in films and on television. The book covers her life as
well as her career, as an individual and also in her collaborations
with choreographers Jack Cole and Bob Fosse, who was also her
husband. A brief appendix of her work is supplied, with information
about DVD and video availability.
Gene Hackman (January 30, 1930 - ) is an American film, television
and stage actor, film executive producer, co-author and author.
Described as the best actor of his generation, he won the Best
Actor Academy Award for The French Connection (1971) and the Best
Supporting Actor Academy Award for Unforgiven (1992). A
filmography/videography is included in this full coverage of his
career.
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