The Smallest Giant: An Actor's Life

by Michael Craig

Full of anecdotes and behind-the-scenes stories, this lively memoir tells the tale of a well-regarded stage, film, and television actor. Its recounting of a half century's worth of show biz hurly burly is both a history of one man and of the entertainment world as well.

272 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 2005

About the author

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Michael Francis Gregson (born 27 January 1928), known professionally as Michael Craig, is a British-Australian actor and scriptwriter, known for his work in theatre, film, and television both in the United Kingdom and in Australia.

Reviews

[Jean · Rating 5 out of 5]

Having long been a fan of Michael Craig’s tall, dark and handsome persona, The Smallest Giant is an engaging and deeply honest autobiography that stands out for Michael Craig’s candour, warmth and self-recrimination. A great father but less successful as a husband. Craig writes with refreshing openness about the triumphs and uncertainties of a life in acting, offering readers a portrait that feels both personal and unvarnished. Particularly fascinating is the historical sweep of his career, tracing the evolution of the profession from rep theatre to television, film, and stage work across multiple decades. The book doubles as a vivid chronicle of changing industry practices and cultural tastes, making it rewarding not only as memoir but also as theatre and film history. Insightful, sincere, and thoroughly absorbing.