Author: Burt Reynolds
Publisher: Bonnier Publishing Ltd.
ISBN: 1910536431
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 378
Book Description
In But Enough About Me, legendary film actor and Hollywood superstar Burt Reynolds recalls the people who shaped his life and career, for better or for worse. From Robert Altman, Cary Grant, Clint Eastwood and Robert Mitchum to Bette Davis, Marlon Brando, Woody Allen and Kirsty Alley, Burt pays homage to those he loves and respected, acknowledges those who've stayed loyal, and calls out the assholes he can't forgive. Recalling his life and career spanning over 50 glorious years, the legendary actor gives special attention to the two great loves of his life, Dinah Shore and Sally Field, his son, Quinton, as well as to the countless people who got in his way on his journey to Hollywood domination. With chapters on his early childhood, how he discovered acting, played poker with Frank Sinatra, received directing advice from Orson Welles, his golden years in Hollywood, his comeback in the late 1990s, and how his life and art led him to found the Burt Reynolds Institute for Film and Theatre, But Enough About Me is a gripping and eye-opening story of one of cinema's true greats.
But Enough About Me
Author: Burt Reynolds
Publisher: Bonnier Publishing Ltd.
ISBN: 1910536431
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 378
Book Description
In But Enough About Me, legendary film actor and Hollywood superstar Burt Reynolds recalls the people who shaped his life and career, for better or for worse. From Robert Altman, Cary Grant, Clint Eastwood and Robert Mitchum to Bette Davis, Marlon Brando, Woody Allen and Kirsty Alley, Burt pays homage to those he loves and respected, acknowledges those who've stayed loyal, and calls out the assholes he can't forgive. Recalling his life and career spanning over 50 glorious years, the legendary actor gives special attention to the two great loves of his life, Dinah Shore and Sally Field, his son, Quinton, as well as to the countless people who got in his way on his journey to Hollywood domination. With chapters on his early childhood, how he discovered acting, played poker with Frank Sinatra, received directing advice from Orson Welles, his golden years in Hollywood, his comeback in the late 1990s, and how his life and art led him to found the Burt Reynolds Institute for Film and Theatre, But Enough About Me is a gripping and eye-opening story of one of cinema's true greats.
Publisher: Bonnier Publishing Ltd.
ISBN: 1910536431
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 378
Book Description
In But Enough About Me, legendary film actor and Hollywood superstar Burt Reynolds recalls the people who shaped his life and career, for better or for worse. From Robert Altman, Cary Grant, Clint Eastwood and Robert Mitchum to Bette Davis, Marlon Brando, Woody Allen and Kirsty Alley, Burt pays homage to those he loves and respected, acknowledges those who've stayed loyal, and calls out the assholes he can't forgive. Recalling his life and career spanning over 50 glorious years, the legendary actor gives special attention to the two great loves of his life, Dinah Shore and Sally Field, his son, Quinton, as well as to the countless people who got in his way on his journey to Hollywood domination. With chapters on his early childhood, how he discovered acting, played poker with Frank Sinatra, received directing advice from Orson Welles, his golden years in Hollywood, his comeback in the late 1990s, and how his life and art led him to found the Burt Reynolds Institute for Film and Theatre, But Enough About Me is a gripping and eye-opening story of one of cinema's true greats.
My Life
Author: Burt Reynolds
Publisher: Hyperion
ISBN: 9780786861309
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 378
Book Description
One of America's most famous celebrities, a movie and television star, offers an honest and revealing portrait of his life and career, reviewing his many loves, his many successes, and his many heartaches.
Publisher: Hyperion
ISBN: 9780786861309
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 378
Book Description
One of America's most famous celebrities, a movie and television star, offers an honest and revealing portrait of his life and career, reviewing his many loves, his many successes, and his many heartaches.
The Films of Burt Reynolds
Author: Nancy Streebeck
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780806507859
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
Surveys the life and career of Burt Reynolds and reviews each of his movie appearances up to the 1981 film, Sharkey's Machine
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780806507859
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
Surveys the life and career of Burt Reynolds and reviews each of his movie appearances up to the 1981 film, Sharkey's Machine
Seminole Seasons Florida State
Author: Burt Reynolds
Publisher: Taylor Publishing Company (TX)
ISBN: 9780878338689
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 164
Book Description
Publisher: Taylor Publishing Company (TX)
ISBN: 9780878338689
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 164
Book Description
Because of Burt...
Author: Mark Fauser
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780999212530
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Actor, screenwriter, and director Mark Fauser pays tribute to the man, the teacher, the boss, the mentor, the mega superstar that was Burt Reynolds. This book tells the story of a 30-year friendship between Mark and Burt.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780999212530
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Actor, screenwriter, and director Mark Fauser pays tribute to the man, the teacher, the boss, the mentor, the mega superstar that was Burt Reynolds. This book tells the story of a 30-year friendship between Mark and Burt.
Burt Reynolds on Screen
Author: Wayne Byrne
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 1476674981
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 315
Book Description
In a prolific career spanning six decades, actor Burt Reynolds was one of the world's most famous stars of film and television. As much a folk hero as a Hollywood celebrity, he began as a stuntman and bit player in B Westerns and TV shows before landing a starring role on NBC's Riverboat (1959-1961). His breakthrough role in Deliverance (1972) made him famous and the sleeper hit Smokey and the Bandit (1977) made his name a household word. This first critical overview of Reynolds' work examines his complete filmography, featuring candid discussions with costars and collaborators, exclusive behind-the-scenes photos and a wealth of film stills.
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 1476674981
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 315
Book Description
In a prolific career spanning six decades, actor Burt Reynolds was one of the world's most famous stars of film and television. As much a folk hero as a Hollywood celebrity, he began as a stuntman and bit player in B Westerns and TV shows before landing a starring role on NBC's Riverboat (1959-1961). His breakthrough role in Deliverance (1972) made him famous and the sleeper hit Smokey and the Bandit (1977) made his name a household word. This first critical overview of Reynolds' work examines his complete filmography, featuring candid discussions with costars and collaborators, exclusive behind-the-scenes photos and a wealth of film stills.
In Pieces
Author: Sally Field
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1471175774
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 395
Book Description
A Sunday Times Book of the Year ‘A memoir as soulful, wryly witty, and lyrical as it is candid and courageous’ – Booklist, starred review ‘Impressive, candid and vivid’ The Times ‘Beautifully written’ Sunday Times Sally Field is one of the most celebrated, beloved and enduring actors of our time, and now she tells her story for the first time in this intimate and haunting literary memoir. In her own words, she writes about a challenging and lonely childhood, the craft that helped her find her voice, and a powerful emotional legacy that shaped her journey as a daughter and a mother. Sally Field has an infectious charm that has captivated audiences for more than five decades, beginning with her first television role at the age of 17. From Gidget’s sweet-faced ‘girl next door’ to the dazzling complexity of Sybil to the Academy Award-winning ferocity and depth of her role in Norma Rae and Mary Todd Lincoln, Field has stunned audiences time and time again with her artistic range and emotional acuity. Yet there is one character who always remained hidden: the shy and anxious little girl within. With raw honesty and the fresh, pitch-perfect prose of a natural-born writer, and with all the humility and authenticity her fans have come to expect, Field brings readers behind the scenes for not only the highs and lows of her star-studded early career in Hollywood, but deep into the truth of her lifelong relationships including, most importantly, her complicated love for her own mother. Powerful and unforgettable, In Pieces is an inspiring and important account of life as a woman in the second half of the twentieth century.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1471175774
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 395
Book Description
A Sunday Times Book of the Year ‘A memoir as soulful, wryly witty, and lyrical as it is candid and courageous’ – Booklist, starred review ‘Impressive, candid and vivid’ The Times ‘Beautifully written’ Sunday Times Sally Field is one of the most celebrated, beloved and enduring actors of our time, and now she tells her story for the first time in this intimate and haunting literary memoir. In her own words, she writes about a challenging and lonely childhood, the craft that helped her find her voice, and a powerful emotional legacy that shaped her journey as a daughter and a mother. Sally Field has an infectious charm that has captivated audiences for more than five decades, beginning with her first television role at the age of 17. From Gidget’s sweet-faced ‘girl next door’ to the dazzling complexity of Sybil to the Academy Award-winning ferocity and depth of her role in Norma Rae and Mary Todd Lincoln, Field has stunned audiences time and time again with her artistic range and emotional acuity. Yet there is one character who always remained hidden: the shy and anxious little girl within. With raw honesty and the fresh, pitch-perfect prose of a natural-born writer, and with all the humility and authenticity her fans have come to expect, Field brings readers behind the scenes for not only the highs and lows of her star-studded early career in Hollywood, but deep into the truth of her lifelong relationships including, most importantly, her complicated love for her own mother. Powerful and unforgettable, In Pieces is an inspiring and important account of life as a woman in the second half of the twentieth century.
Small Vices
Author: Robert B. Parker
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101546549
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 382
Book Description
Ellis Alves is no angel. But his lawyer says he was framed for the murder of college student Melissa Henderson...and asks Spenser for help. From Boston's back streets to Manhattan's elite, Spenser and Hawk search for suspects, including Melissa's rich-kid, tennis-star boyfriend. But when a man with a .22 puts Spenser in a coma, the hope for justice may die with him...
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101546549
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 382
Book Description
Ellis Alves is no angel. But his lawyer says he was framed for the murder of college student Melissa Henderson...and asks Spenser for help. From Boston's back streets to Manhattan's elite, Spenser and Hawk search for suspects, including Melissa's rich-kid, tennis-star boyfriend. But when a man with a .22 puts Spenser in a coma, the hope for justice may die with him...
Robert Aldrich
Author: Robert Aldrich
Publisher: Univ. Press of Mississippi
ISBN: 9781578066025
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
In this collection of interviews, the filmmaker tells fascinating stories of making motion pictures with such film legends as Burt Lancaster, Bette Davis, Joan Crawford, Burt Reynolds, and many others
Publisher: Univ. Press of Mississippi
ISBN: 9781578066025
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
In this collection of interviews, the filmmaker tells fascinating stories of making motion pictures with such film legends as Burt Lancaster, Bette Davis, Joan Crawford, Burt Reynolds, and many others
Back to the Batcave
Author: Adam West
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781852865290
Category : Television actors and actresses
Languages : en
Pages : 257
Book Description
In his autobiography, Adam West tells the inside story of his role as the Caped Crusader. One day in the 1960s he woke up a star. The Batman TV show had become an overnight hit, rocketing its little-known lead actor to fame. But within two years Batmania had faded and West was on a downward path.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781852865290
Category : Television actors and actresses
Languages : en
Pages : 257
Book Description
In his autobiography, Adam West tells the inside story of his role as the Caped Crusader. One day in the 1960s he woke up a star. The Batman TV show had become an overnight hit, rocketing its little-known lead actor to fame. But within two years Batmania had faded and West was on a downward path.