The Oscar Stars from A to Z
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| Rating | : | 4.79 (872 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0747276900 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 448 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
A Perfect Read for the Movie Fan A Customer As a long time movie fan, I, like most, am aware of those actors who have been the "winners" of the major categories given at the Academy Awards. However, I did not realize the superb list of "losers" who did not collect the coveted statues. This fine reference work by Roy Pickard provides an excellent assessment of the distinguished recipients and the "also-rans." It is chocked full of amusing profiles and anecdotes about actors and film. The true movie fan who remembers such film stalwarts as Thelma Ritter, Broderick Crawford, Eve Arden, and Beah Richards will enjoy reading this book . Useful Judith C. Kinney This is a great reference work for movie buffs. Every winner and nominee in the four major acting categories is listed in alphabetical order with a thumbnail bio of his or her career and an occasional pithy quote. An index in the back lists winners chronologically and includes movies and directors as well as stars.
An encyclopedia listing every actor and actress ever to have won or been nominated for an Academy Award over the last 70 years, and including the 1998 results. Pen portraits incorporate, where possible, quotes from the stars, showbiz anecdotes, and snippets of memorable movie dialogue.