by Christopher Stevens (Author)
Kenneth Williams was the stand-out comic actor of his generation. Beloved as the manic star of Carry On films and as a peerless raconteur on TV chat shows, he was also acclaimed for serious stage roles.
Born Brilliant will include much previously unseen material from Williams's candid daily journal and also draw on rare in-depth interviews with friends and colleagues. Since the publication of edited extracts from his diaries, much controversy has surrounded Williams's personal and professional lives. This biography traces the complex contradictions that characterised an extraordinary life and presents the first full portrait of a star who was born brilliant.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 448
Publisher: John Murray
Published: 07 Jul 2011
ISBN 10: 184854197X
ISBN 13: 9781848541979
Book Overview: The authorised full story of the troubled and brilliant comic genius that was Kenneth Williams
Christopher Stevens is a journalist who has written for numerous publications from Hello! to the Sunday Telegraph. He has worked for the Observer for twelve years and lives in Bristol with his wife and two sons.