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Behind the Door: The Real Story of Loretta Young / by Funk, Edward,author.(local)tlcaut1493531737120000;
Subjects: Biographies.; Entertainment and Performing Arts;
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Leonard: my fifty-year friendship with a remarkable man [large print] / by Shatner, William.(CARDINAL)160206;
Subjects: Large print books.; Autobiographies.; Biography and autobiography.; Entertainment.; Performing arts.; Television.;
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Eyes fixed : my true life story / by Stallings, T.C.; Stallings, Levetteauthor.;
Foreword by Levette Stallings -- Preface -- Chapter 1: Defenseless -- Chapter 2: Bare Feet -- Chapter 3: Impressions on Me -- Chapter 4: What Could've Been -- Chapter 5: The "Real" Lord of My Life -- Chapter 6: Levette -- Chapter 7: Unfulfilled -- Chapter 8: The Reset Button -- Chapter 9: One Last Time -- Chapter 10: A Change of Passion -- Chapter 11: Is This a Joke? -- Chapter 12: Eyes Fixed -- Chapter 13: Unscripted -- Story Gallery -- About the Author.T.C. Stallings burst onto the Hollywood scene in 2015 with his first leading role in the hit film War Room, which soared to #1 in the box office, But long before his acting success, he endured countless disappointments setbacks, and failures. With unflinching honesty, Stallings shares his mesmerizing story of a life completely surrendered to Christ in Eyes Fixed. As a kid, Stallings was desperate to escape the housing projects of Cleveland and a life of crime, drugs, and gangs, so he joined a youth football league with hopes of one day becoming a professional player in the National Football League. Stallings was the first man in his family to graduate high school and then college. He enjoyed success as a professional athlete but anxiously waited for calls from the NFL that never came. With bills piling up and a family to support, Stallings relentlessly pursued God's purpose for his life and felt his passion shift from the football field to the silver screen. Join Stallings as he recounts the gritty details of his inspiring journey from pain, fear, and darkness to strength, courage, and success while keeping his eyes fixed on God's plan for his life. No exceptions. No compromise.--Back cover of book.
Subjects: Entertainment & Performing Arts.; African American motion picture actors and actresses; Motion picture actors and actresses United States Biography.;
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Surviving Cissy : my family affair of life in Hollywood / by Garver, Kathy,1945-author.(CARDINAL)536376; Duke, Patty,1946-2016.(CARDINAL)749593;
"Kathy Garver, the heartthrob from the hit series Family Affair, was a journeywoman actress who appeared in such classic films as The Ten Commandments long before her television notoriety. This memoir is a recollection of a working actress's life, from the many films, television shows, and stage plays in which she performed, to her second career as a voice-over specialist"--
Subjects: Autobiographies.; Garver, Kathy, 1945-; Actors; Entertainment & Performing Arts; Television;
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Gerge Lucas: A life / by Jones, Brian Jay.(CARDINAL)483528;
Includes index."On May 25, 1977, a problem-plagued, budget-straining independent science-fiction film opened in a mere thirty-two American movie theaters. Conceived, written, and directed by a little-known filmmaker named George Lucas, the movie originally called The Star Wars quickly drew blocks-long lines, bursting box-office records and ushering in a new way for movies to be made, marketed, and merchandised. It is now one of the most adored-and successful-movie franchises of all time.Now, the author of the bestselling biography Jim Henson delivers a long-awaited, revelatory look into the life and times of the man who created Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, and Indiana Jones. If Star Wars wasn't game-changing enough, Lucas went on to create another blockbuster series with Indiana Jones, and he completely transformed the world of special effects and the way movies sound. His innovation and ambition forged Pixar and Lucasfilm, Industrial Light & Magic, and THX sound. Lucas's colleagues and competitors offer tantalizing glimpses into his life. His entire career has been stimulated by innovators including Steven Spielberg and Francis Ford Coppola, actors such as Harrison Ford, and the very technologies that enabled the creation of his films-and allowed him to keep tinkering with them long after their original releases. Like his unforgettable characters and stories, his influence is unmatched. "-Amazon
Subjects: Biographies.; Lucas, George, 1944-; Motion picture producers and directors; BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Entertainment & Performing Arts.;
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Year of yes [large print] / by Rhimes, Shonda,author.(CARDINAL)422365;
With three hit shows on television and three children at home, Shonda Rhimes had lots of good reasons to say NO when an unexpected invitation arrived. Hollywood party? No. Speaking engagement? No. Media appearances? No. And there was the side-benefit of saying NO for an introvert like Shonda: nothing new to fear. Then Shonda's sister laid down a challenge: just for one year, try to say YES to the unexpected invitations that come your way. Shonda reluctantly agreed, and the result was nothing short of transformative. In Year of Yes, Shonda Rhimes chronicles the powerful impact saying yes had on every aspect of her life -- and how we can all change our lives with one little word: Yes.
Subjects: Large print books.; Biographies.; Autobiographies.; Rhimes, Shonda.; Women television writers; Women television producers and directors; Entertainment & Performing Arts;
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The soundtrack of my life / by Davis, Clive.(CARDINAL)763459; DeCurtis, Anthony.(CARDINAL)350833;
The Chief Creative Officer of Sony Music presents a candid assessment of his life and the past half-century of popular music from an insider's perspective, tracing the difficulties he faced as an orphaned teen, the controversies that challenged his ambitions and his work with a wide array of stars and personalities.
Subjects: Autobiographies.; Davis, Clive.; Popular music; Sound recording executives and producers; Entertainment;
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Eddie : The life and times of America's preeminent bad boy / by Osmond, Kenneth.(CARDINAL)785660;
"Eddie Haskell was the bad kid who never went away. When child actor Ken Osmond stepped onto the set of Leave it to Beaver in 1957, he not only entered our living rooms, he homesteaded a permanant place in American pop culture. The poster child for sneaky, rotten kids everywhere, he was the reference point for cautious mothers to warn their children about. And every one in America knew an Eddie Haskell at some point in his or her life. The amazing phenomenon of Ken Osmond's character is still going strong, over half a century after the show's cancellation. Even today, the name Eddie Haskell remains firmly entrenched in the American lexicon. Political foes from both sides of the ideological spectrum love to accuse their opponents of 'acting like Eddie Haskell,' and when Kobe Bryant argues a referee's call, tweets go out labeling him and 'Eddie Haskell'. Psychology Today Magazine has published articles about recognizing and treating 'Eddie Haskell Syndrome' and Matt Groening created Bart Simpson as his own version of the 'son of Eddie Haskell.' Now it's time to meet Ken Osmond, the man behind America's preeminent bad boy. A man who, as co-star Jerry Mathers said, 'Was the best actor on the program, because he was so diametrically opposed to the character he played.' A devoted husband, father, and patriot, he's a man who's been forever shadowed by Eddie Haskell, but whose own life, was even more amazing than the character he portrayed"-- back cover.
Subjects: Autobiographies.; Biographies.; Osmond, Kenneth.; Entertainment & Performing Arts; Television actors and actresses.; Police.; Police; Television actors and actresses;
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Bad Motherfucker:he Life and Movies of Samuel L. Jackson, the Coolest Man in Hollywood / by Edwards, Gavin,author.(CARDINAL)820674;
"Samuel L. Jackson's embodiment of cool isn't just inspirational--it's important. [This book] lays out how his attitude intersects with his identity as a Black man, why being cool matters in the modern world, and how Jackson can guide us through the current cultural moment in which everyone is losing their cool. Edwards details Jackson's ... personal history, from stuttering bookworm to gunrunning revolutionary to freebasing addict to A-list movie star"--Dust jacket flap. A fascinating exploration and celebration of the life and work of the coolest man in Hollywood, Samuel L. Jackson--from his star-making turns in the films of Spike Lee and Quentin Tarantino to his ubiquitous roles in the Star Wars and Marvel franchises, not to mention the cult favorite Snakes on a Plane. Drawing on original reporting and interviews, the book explores not only the major events of Jackson's life but also his obsessions: golf, kung fu movies, profanity. Bad Motherfuckerfeatures a delectable filmography of Jackson's movies--140 and counting!--and also includes new movie posters for many of Jackson's greatest roles, reimagined by dozens of gifted artists and designers. The book provides a must-read road map through the vast territory of his on-screen career and more: a vivid portrait of Samuel L. Jackson's essential self, as well as practical instructions, by example, for how to live and work and be.
Subjects: Criticism & interpretation.; African American actors.; Motion picture actors and actresses.; Action & Adventure.; Genres.; Film.; Social sciences.; Popular culture.; Fame.; Humor.; Performing arts.; Entertainment.; Biography & Autobiography.;
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In The Heights:Finding Home / by Miranda, Lin-Manuel,1980-author.(CARDINAL)557670; Miranda, Lin-Manuel,1980-author.(CARDINAL)557670;
Details the decades-long creative life of the Broadway hit musical, In the Heights. NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - The eagerly awaited follow-up to the #1 New York Times bestseller Hamilton: The Revolution, Lin-Manuel Miranda's new book gives readers an extraordinary inside look at In the Heights, his breakout Broadway debut, written with Quiara Alegra Hudes, now a Hollywood blockbuster. In 2008, In the Heights, a new musical from up-and-coming young artists, electrified Broadway. The show's vibrant mix of Latin music and hip-hop captured life in Washington Heights, the Latino neighborhood in upper Manhattan. It won four Tony Awards and became an international hit, delighting audiences around the world. For the film version, director Jon M. Chu ( Crazy Rich Asians) brought the story home, filming its spectacular dance numbers on location in Washington Heights. That's where Usnavi, Nina, and their neighbors chase their dreams and ask a universal question: Where do I belong?In the Heights: Finding Home reunites Miranda with Jeremy McCarter, co-author of Hamilton: The Revolution, and Quiara Alegra Hudes, the Pulitzer Prize-winning librettist of the Broadway musical and screenwriter of the film. They do more than trace the making of an unlikely Broadway smash and a major motion picture: They give readers an intimate look at the decades-long creative life of In the Heights.Like Hamilton: The Revolution, the book offers untold stories, perceptive essays, and the lyrics to Miranda's songs--complete with his funny, heartfelt annotations. It also features newly commissioned portraits and never-before-seen photos from backstage, the movie set, and productions around the world.This is the story of characters who search for a home--and the artists who created one.
Subjects: Musicals.; Performing arts.; Theater.; Broadway & Musicals.; Biography & Autobiography.; Entertainment.; Motion picture plays.; Music.; Genres & Styles.; History and criticism; Librettos.;
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