Fifty Shades of Jamie Dornan - A Biography

by Louise Ford

He was known as The Golden Torso, the underwear model who famously dated Keira Knightley. But Jamie Dornan has always dreamed of being an actor - and as star of the hotly-anticipated Fifty Shades of Grey movie he has finally sealed his position in Hollywood. From his role as S&M hero Christian Grey in the adaptation of EL James' hit novel to playing a serial killer in BBC series The Fall and Abe Goffe in New Worlds, Jamie is carving a name for himself playing characters with a serious passionate side. But the path to success has been far from easy for the Northern Irish actor. His personal life has had as many twists and turns, highs and devastating lows as the shows that are making him famous. Son of a doctor, Jamie and his two sisters had what looked like a charmed childhood growing up in a sprawling family home in an affluent area of Belfast, attending a top boarding school with dreams of treading the boards like his legendary great aunt Greer Garson. But looks can be deceiving and behind the sports trophies and amateur acting triumphs, there was a series of personal tragedies, the burden of which Jamie still carries with him today. He later struggled to cope with life in the limelight as an internationally famous model in his twenties dating an actress and winning hordes of female fans the world over posing alongside Kate Moss and Eva Mendes. Now married and father to a baby daughter, the Bafta-nominated star has a new set of challenges on his hands. In this insightful biography, Louise Ford reveals Jamie's successes and struggles both on and off screen and explores what the future holds for the model turned actor who once doubted he could ever have it all.

274 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 8, 2015

Reviews

[Mohtaseem · Rating 5 out of 5]

Reading the book felt like a rollercoaster ride. Louise Ford has magic in her words. It's as if she has delivered every prospect of what a biography should be like. Indeed Jamie Dornan had no massive malice that could represent him as negative nor Ford had to try for it. She ensembled his twist and turns in life so perfectly that at one point you will start to believe Dornan himself is performing his biographical drama on stage. The struggle for a breakthrough from an underwear model life to an actor is really heartfelt.
I have read all the three of his biographical books but I found this the best. For his earnest fans, they may find the information known but still there is a lot going on in the book and in his the then life too.

Lastly I had to say, today he can eclipse the doubt he had before that if he would make it to the starry Hollywood. His versatility is commendable.

[Katrina · Rating 5 out of 5]

I truly enjoyed reading this book. I found it fascinating how down to earth he truly is, even with all of the fame surrounding him. I feel that the author {Louise Ford} told his story very well & didn’t try to cast Jamie Dornan {&/or his loved ones} in any sort of negative way. WTG!!!!
I DEFINITELY recommend reading this & I personally would read this again!

[Lorraine Martin · Rating 3 out of 5]

Model,actor,family man

Bit long winded,but still nice to see the close connection he has with his family and how grounded they've kept him

[Leanne Widdrington · Rating 5 out of 5]

Was a great insight into Jamie Dornan’s life. I really enjoyed reading his story.

[carolyn baize · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love all of Jamies movies, even the ones where he is a killer. I read books every night before I go to sleep. I have been doing this all my life. My books are usually fiction. But when I read A Biography of Jamie Dornan. I was so impressed to hear what an actor went through to get to be and Actor, Singer, and Modal. Jamie you are an amazing Actor and you should do more comedy movies.

[Raquel · Rating 3 out of 5]

Por acaso eu já tinha reparado nele na série Once Upon a Time, mas ainda não tive a oportunidade de ver a série The Fall mas já ouvi boas críticas em relação à serie, voltando ao livro. É uma biografia não autorizada do percurso Jamie Dornan desde modelo até ser o Christian Grey que toda a gente conhece. Fala também da sua vida amorosa, de alguns boatos que surgiram quando era conhecido como modelo até conhecer a sua actual mulher. É um livro interessante e fácil de ler.

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[Jennifer Gionfriddo · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great insight into a wonderful actor's life.

[Sasha Kriger · Rating 5 out of 5]

It helps me open Jamie more why was he the way he was in all his movies. I LOVE THE BOOK