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Ralph Richardson: A Life

Ralph Richardson: A Life

Garry O'Connor
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'Stunning, the best biography of an actor I've ever read.' - The New York Times

Garry O'Connor's groundbreaking biography of Ralph Richardson, first published in 1982 and reprinted many times, captures the essence of the man who dominated Twentieth-century British theatre, and the magic of his unforgettable performances.

A bestseller in both the United States and UK, The Economist described it as, 'Subtly developed as one of Sir Ralph’s own greater performances' and Simon Callow in London's Financial Times called it, 'A masterpiece'.

A lovable and unpredictable character, Ralph Richardson should be preserved in the gallery of great eccentrics alongside such figures as Doctor Johnson, Winston Churchill, and W.C. Fields. Many actors and actresses have a Ralph Richardson story that is invariably hilarious if not puzzling.

Through stamina, talent and luck Richardson transcended the vicissitudes of an inconstant profession to forge a career of world rank—alongside such close friends and colleagues as Laurence Olivier and John Gielgud.

His stage performances at the Old Vic, the National Theatre in London's West End and on Broadway, were imaginative, remarkable and unique. No less memorable were his great film performances in Anna Karenina, Time Bandits and Greystoke, among many others.
Language
English
Pages
235
Format
ebook
Release
January 01, 1980

Ralph Richardson: A Life

Garry O'Connor
0/5 ( ratings)
Read Download
'Stunning, the best biography of an actor I've ever read.' - The New York Times

Garry O'Connor's groundbreaking biography of Ralph Richardson, first published in 1982 and reprinted many times, captures the essence of the man who dominated Twentieth-century British theatre, and the magic of his unforgettable performances.

A bestseller in both the United States and UK, The Economist described it as, 'Subtly developed as one of Sir Ralph’s own greater performances' and Simon Callow in London's Financial Times called it, 'A masterpiece'.

A lovable and unpredictable character, Ralph Richardson should be preserved in the gallery of great eccentrics alongside such figures as Doctor Johnson, Winston Churchill, and W.C. Fields. Many actors and actresses have a Ralph Richardson story that is invariably hilarious if not puzzling.

Through stamina, talent and luck Richardson transcended the vicissitudes of an inconstant profession to forge a career of world rank—alongside such close friends and colleagues as Laurence Olivier and John Gielgud.

His stage performances at the Old Vic, the National Theatre in London's West End and on Broadway, were imaginative, remarkable and unique. No less memorable were his great film performances in Anna Karenina, Time Bandits and Greystoke, among many others.
Language
English
Pages
235
Format
ebook
Release
January 01, 1980

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