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Tyrone Power was as versatile in life as he was on the screen. He was a multifaceted man and was the last idol created by the vast star-making machine 20th Century Fox. Coming from a family of multi-generational actors, Tyrone Power broke the proverbial mold. His on-screen charisma in the 30s and 40s propelled him to the forefront of must-have actors. His on-screen accomplishments were many, yet he did not hesitate to enter the military when his country went to war. After the war, he continued in his career, but the years took their toll.

Patrick Swayze was more than just a beloved Hollywood star—he was a force of nature. Known for his magnetic presence and irresistible charm, Swayze captivated audiences worldwide with roles that showcased his unique blend of ruggedness and grace. But behind the scenes, few knew the true extent of the challenges he faced on his journey to stardom.

A lot of ink has been spilled covering the lives of history’s most influential figures, but how much of the forest is lost for the trees?

La edad solo es un número y nunca puede ser un límite. Pino Montesdeoca tenía 53 años y toda una vida por delante cuando, después de estar al borde de la muerte, le propusieron hacerle unas fotos y enviarlas a una agencia de representación. Aquellas fotos fueron el comienzo de un viaje apasionante con destino a las pasarelas de moda, a las portadas de las revistas más prestigiosas, al reconocimiento como una de las mejores modelos españolas y al inicio de su carrera como actriz.

Before Oprah, before Ellen, there was Dinah Shore. She was the queen of the afternoon talk show. For over five decades, Dinah induced a state of joy into people wherever she appeared, a love affair between her and her audience. In the fickle world of popular music, Dinah had a longer run at the top than any other girl singer, and on television, she had no equal in the musical field. Arguably, she was "the first lady of television". Dinah's life, however, was not always easy.

What you may have known about Marilyn Monroe before was only the tip of the iceberg. For 20 years, the men and women who knew Marilyn best saw what they knew suppressed because certain important people were still living and the tenor of the times prohibited frankness. Instead, rumors ballooned. This audiobook finally sets the record straight. Fred Lawrence Guiles - whom Norman Mailer acknowledges as the chief source of facts about Marilyn Monroe - has written about the life behind the legend.

Discover the remarkable life of John Belushi... John Belushi lived his life on his own terms. He didn't answer to anyone, and he didn't hold back for an instant. He was an extroverted performer from the earliest days of his youth, always eager to get attention—some might even say approval—from his peers. It was this desire for recognition that drove him to push as hard as he did. Belushi pushed himself until he was able to use a combination of charisma, talent, and sheer willpower to make a name for himself on the national stage.

Beloved character actor Paul Dooley started his career by entertaining his family in the house his father built. Already in love with comedy and movies as a little boy, he knew he wanted to be on the big screen. Today, he is an instantly recognizable “household face” best known for his roles as the father in films such as Sixteen Candles, Breaking Away, and Runaway Bride. With over sixty-five years as an actor and countless movies, TV shows, advertisements, and stage performances to his name, Dooley describes the hilarious and sometimes heartbreaking life behind the man on screen.

Official Audiobook version of the Fully Authorised Biography of Stephen Fry and Hugh Laurie written by acclaimed comedy biographer Jem Roberts (Clue, Blackadder, Douglas Adams) and narrated by the author... with a bit of help from his award-winning colleague Kris Dyer.

Alan Rickman was one of Britain’s most beloved actors. His portrayal of the cunning Hans Gruber in the 1988 blockbuster Die Hard set a new standard for movie villains with his perfect blend of charm and menace. Rickman then became a household name playing Professor Severus Snape in the Harry Potter series. His performance captured the layers of emotion and complexity that made Snape one of the most memorable and celebrated figures in the series.

When she got hired to drive for the Saudi royal family vacationing in Beverly Hills, Larson thought she’d been handed the golden ticket. Each day the royal women spent hundreds of thousands of dollars on plastic surgery and mega-shopping sprees on Rodeo Drive. But Driving the Saudis also reveals how Larson grew to understand the complicated nuances of a society whose strict customs remain intact even across.

Der gefeierte Schauspieler und Marvel-Superheld Jeremy Renner über den brutalen Unfall, der ihn fast das Leben kostete – und die beeindruckende Geschichte, wie er sich zurück ins Leben kämpft: "Ich hoffe, dass ich mit meiner Geschichte allen helfen kann, die gerade das Gefühl haben, dass die Chancen gegen sie stehen." Jeremy Renner, zweimal für den Oscar nominiert, war die am zweithäufigsten gegoogelte Person 2023 – allerdings nicht nur wegen seiner eindrucksvollen Filmografie.

Durch sein Mitwirken in der US-Kultserie "FRIENDS" erreichte der Schauspieler Matthew Perry Weltruhm. Erstmals erzählt er nun seine eigene Geschichte und berichtet ungeschönt von seinem Aufwachsen als Scheidungskind, einem unsteten Leben zwischen Kanada und Kalifornien, Humor als Coping-Mechanismus, dem steilen Aufstieg als Schauspieler - und seinem schwindelerregenden Fall, bedingt durch Alkohol und Drogen. Ein Hörbuch, das die Magie von "FRIENDS" heraufbeschwört, zu Tränen rührt und ungeahnte Einblicke in ein bewegtes Leben erlaubt.

A final gift from the great American director, writer, actor, producer, critic, and film historian, Peter Bogdanovich, a memoir based on intimate journals and charting his apprentice years leading up the making of his iconic, Oscar-nominated film, The Last Picture Show. Peter Bogdanovich liked...

In Home Work, Julie describes her years in Hollywood - from the incredible highs to the challenging lows. Not only does she detail her work in now-classic films and her collaborations with giants of cinema and television; she also unveils her personal story of adjusting to a new and often daunting world, dealing with the demands of unimaginable success, being a new mother, moving on from her first marriage, embracing two stepchildren, adopting two more children and falling in love with the brilliant and mercurial Blake Edwards. The pair worked together in numerous films.

¡Ahora disponible en español por primera vez! Con material nuevo y exclusivo, incluidos extractos de las segundas memorias inéditas de Desi Arnaz y comentarios de su hija Lucie Arnaz, llega la edición ampliada de las memorias más vendidas de The New York Times de la leyenda cubanoamericana...

These four short biographical stories of teenage delusions mainly recount the early days in actor, film director, and writer Griffin Dunne's life. Whether he's filling someone else's shoes in a new job, trying to impress an older girlfriend, or attempting to get noticed by a President, Dunne's stories are sure to engage and entertain.

A Waterstones Best Book of 2024 There are many miles from the business school and basketball court at the University of Southern California to 50 million viewers for the final episode of a TV show called Magnum P.I. Tom Selleck has lived every one of those miles in his own iconoclastic and...

Publishing one hundred years after her birth, Andrew Wilson’s biography of Marilyn Monroe is a kaleidoscopic tour of her life told through 100 captivating snapshots. Dreamer. Bombshell. Icon. Featuring a wealth of unpublished material, I Wanna Be Loved By You presents Marilyn in a startling...

Priscilla Presley schildert in ihrer ehrlichen und offenherzigen Autobiografie die schwierige Zeit nach der Trennung, den Schock, als sie vom Tod von Elvis erfuhr und den langen Weg zur Selbstbestimmung. Doch eine Konstante bestimmt auch heute noch Priscilla Presleys Leben: Es ist die andauernde Liebe zum »King of Rock'n'Roll« und die Bewahrung seines Vermächtnisses.