Confessions of an Actor: An Autobiography

by Laurence Olivier

Book Overview

Confessions of an Actor: Laurence Olivier an Autobiography. ASIN: 0671417010. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0671417010
• ISBN13: 9780671417017
• Release Date: May 1982
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster
• Length: 348 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Great condition, really excited to read

My copy arrived with a price sticker on it from another store which I thought was a little odd and I had to remove it myself which left the front cover very sticky BUT anyway- I can’t wait to read this. The writing looks so wonderful from the bit that I read.

born for Shakespeare...

some men are born for greatness..others aspire to it. Laurence Olivier was a man born for the stage and for Shakespeare. He found his fame through the Bard's plays, speaking the words as if as naturally as he were thinking them at the moment. This beautiful book takes you inside his world of make believe and never talks down to you but you see the world as he sees it. He did it with grace, elegance and a touch of class. He writes of his life long friendship with Ralph Richardson, John Gielgud and other notable stars. Read this book, then watch some of his finest films, "Wuthering Heights", "King Lear", "Richard III", "Marathon Man", "Spartacus", "The Entertainer", "49th Parallet". Truly one of generations legendary actors. "I don't know what is better than the work that is given to the actor -- to teach the human heart the knowledge of itself." [January 1970]

The Prequel To "On Acting." The Master Shares Details Of The Man Behind The Actor.

Sir Laurence Olivier imparts to us the intimate details of his personal life, before he became the great Shakespearean actor we all know so damn well. He shares his reflections on what he did in his life and what he regrets. No one could do this with more grace and humor than the Master Of The Bard. Rated PG for thematic elements and some language.

A LEGEND

Fantastic information in this book full of Wisdom. Interesting to hear about his struggles and his adventures. He also appreciated his friends. God Bless this Great Actor!!