Helen Mirren: The Biography

by IvanWaterman (Author)

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  Hardcover
  2003

  $4.24

  Having turned her hand to a huge variety of roles, she could never be accused of being typecast. From Caligula to The Cook, The Thief, His Wife and Her Lover , from Excalibur to her Oscar-nominated role in Gosford Park , she has firmly secured her status as a national treasure. It was, though, her role as the gritty and tough lead in Prime Suspect that won her a place in the hearts of the nation. Yet despite her high profile, relatively little is known of this amazing woman. Top showbusiness journalist and biographer Ivan Waterman has dug deep to learn the truth behind the actress. He has spoken to a host of sources to find out the real stories on the boyfriends, her marriage and the inside workings of the film industry.

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  Paperback
  2007

  $4.24

  She is one of the best-loved and most highly respected actresses in the world today. A talent that Britain is truly proud of, Dame Helen Mirren is a chameleon of an actress who has turned her hand to a huge variety of roles. This book unearths the amazing woman behind the professional. From the beginning as a struggling actress with a passion for Shakespeare, she soon made her mark on the stage. She went on to impress with a host of challenging and varied screen roles, from The Cook , The Thief , His Wife and Her Lover to her more recent appearances in Calendar Girls , Prime Suspect 7 , The Queen and the multiple award winning Elizabeth I. It was this film that gained her an Emmy award for Outstanding Lead Actress and firmly secured her status as a national treasure. A fascinating read, this book charts an incredible woman through her struggle to the top, her relationships with fellow actors, including Liam Neeson, and her marriage to film director Taylor Hackman. This truly is a must-have for any Helen Mirren fan and film-buffs alike, it is not to be missed.