Anthony James (4) (1942–2020)
Autor de Acting My Face: A Memoir (Hollywood Legends)
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Conocimiento común
- Nombre canónico
- James, Anthony
- Fecha de nacimiento
- 1942-07-22
- Fecha de fallecimiento
- 2020-05-26
- Género
- male
- Lugar de nacimiento
- Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, USA
- Lugar de fallecimiento
- Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
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- Obras
- 1
- También por
- 7
- Miembros
- 7
- Popularidad
- #1,123,407
- Valoración
- 4.0
- Reseñas
- 3
- ISBNs
- 78
Acting My Face by Anthony James
So Much More Than a Pretty Face
This autobiography by Anthony James, actor, painter, poet and now, writer is an interesting look behind his 'mask'. Mr. James' face is a familiar one. You know you have seen him somewhere but you're probably not sure where but you suspect he was the bad guy. And you're right. Anthony James consistently appeared in films and on television starting in 1967 when he debuted as the villain, Ralph Henshaw in 'The Heat of the Night' to 1982 when he played Skinny, the whorehouse owner in Clint Eastwood's 'Unforgiven'. I also had that same familiar feeling when I saw Anthony James' face on the cover and recognized him from various roles.
Mr. James lets the readers know up front he won't be revealing any information about his personal romances out of respect for the women he was involved with and he won't be sharing negative stories about those he worked with. However, James' book is a tribute to love, the love of a son for his mother. Through his mother Marika's love, strength and positive example while under extreme conditions she encouraged and supported her son to stand up for himself and go after his dreams.
Mr. James' Hollywood story is a well written description of the life of a strong character actor working his stereotypical villainous looks. He gives many entertaining anecdotes of the impressive cast list of people he worked with as well as the reactions over the years his bad guy looks have received. Bette Davis played a part in promoting his current career as a successful painter. James has also written a book of poetry.
James is the antithesis of the characters he played and shares his story and his mother's story with an honesty, sensitivity and humor. This is a lovely book and well worth enjoying!
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