John Gielgud: An Actor's Life

by Gyles Brandreth (Author)

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  Paperback
  2004

  $4.97

  Centenary Edition

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  Hardcover
  2000

  $4.01

  When Sir John Gielgud died in May 2000 he was honoured as the giant of twentieth century theatre . Making his first appearance at the Old Vic in London in 1921, he would dominate his profession through eight decades, first as a classical actor, later in plays by Harold Pinter and Alan Bennett, then emerging late in his career as a Hollywood star, winning his first Oscar at the age of 78. This book is a celebration of the life and work of a unique actor, film star, director and raconteur. The author draws on his own conversations with Gielgud over 30 years (written with Gielgud's blessing), plus previously unpublished contributions from a host of friends and colleagues.