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Anne Bancroft: The Life and Work
Anne Bancroft (1931-2005) was an American film, television and stage actress, stage producer and film director. Respected for her acting prowess and versatility, she won the "Triple Crown"--an Oscar, a Tony and an Emmy. Her stage portrayal of Annie Sullivan in The Miracle Worker won the Tony Award for Best Lead Actress in 1959. She reprised the role for the 1962 film of the same name, winning the Oscar for Best Actress, but was perhaps best known as Mrs. Robinson in The Graduate (1967). Her extensive television work included numerous roles in movies and series, including Deep in My Heart (1999), for which she won an Emmy for Best Supporting Actress. A filmography/videography and information about DVD availability are included.
196 pages, Paperback
Published October 19, 2017
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March 7, 2018
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I found this book to be very cold and unfeeling. Plus, the author spends so much time describing in detail each film or TV program, including what the actress wore and how her hair was styled, that it's more like reading a movie catalogue than a biography. I don't know anything about the actress from that. The costume designer and hair stylist make those choices. I never felt like I was truly reading about someone's life. It's just words on paper. That's all.
I found this book to be very cold and unfeeling. Plus, the author spends so much time describing in detail each film or TV program, including what the actress wore and how her hair was styled, that it's more like reading a movie catalogue than a biography. I don't know anything about the actress from that. The costume designer and hair stylist make those choices. I never felt like I was truly reading about someone's life. It's just words on paper. That's all.
Displaying 1 of 1 review