Frank langella and sidekick are affecting in this comedy mixing geriatrics and cybernetics, writes philip french published. Dropped names frank langella hardcover harpercollins canada. Frank langella audio books, best sellers, author bio. Now most people think of frank langella as either nixon he played him on broadway and in the movie version of frostnixon or some sort of lovable old guy theyd be happy to meet at a dinner party. Published this week by harper collins, langella s memoir is a tourdeforce debut that, in the proudest showbusiness tradition, leaves us. He is also the author of the critically acclaimed memoir dropped names. As much a memoir as a primer on the vicissitudes of an actors life, the book is a collage based on reallife situations that offer touching insights into stars like rita hayworth, and into the practical magic that informs langella s signature sensibility. Famous men and women as i knew them 9780062094490 by langella, frank and a great selection of similar new, used. His candid stories of the wide array of famous people he has known, both casually and intimately, are fabulous. Famous men and women as i knew them, in which he trashes countless nowdeceased celebrities including anne bancroft, yul brynner, paul newman, and liz taylor. Mar 23, 2012 10 stories from frank langella about his famous friends in his new memoir dropped names, frank langella recalls meetings and friendships with boldface names.
Frank langella attacks hollywood stars in scathing memoir. Mar 26, 2012 the daily mail is running some exhaustive excerpts from frank langellas upcoming book, dropped names. Frank langellas cyrano is simply, a wonderful book. Frank langella speakers bureau and booking agent info. His hair is graying at the temples and his clothes are. Dropped names, frank langellas memoir the new york times. Frank langelladraculascrapbookalbum w71 page photos. Our marketplace offers a huge selection of movies from sellers worldwide. The estimated speaking fee range to book frank langella for your event is available upon request. There are many main characters, such as cyrano, a poet, christian, a soldier, and roxane, the woman that they both love. Frank langella is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics.
Nov 10, 20 but what impresses is the spellbinding power of that fine american actor, frank langella, best known in britain as the disintegrating president in frostnixon, who plays lear and wins. Quotes by frank langella then, for a hot three or four weeks i wanted to be a. Captured forever in a unique memoir, frank langellas myriad encounters with some of the past centurys most famous human beings are profoundly affecting, funny, wicked, sometimes shocking, and. Celebitchy frank langellas book trashes dead celebrities. The very private threetime tony award winner apparently is not willing to answer questions about his debut book. Captured forever in a unique memoir, frank langellas myriad encounters with some of the past centurys. Frank langellas dropped names is a different kind of memoir. The book is a collection of 66 impressionistic sketches of movie stars, social celebrities, broadway icons, politicians and writers, including john f.
Frank langella to star in movie version of roger rosenblatts. Discover book depositorys huge selection of frank langella books online. He began performing as a boy in his hometown of bayonne, new jersey, and currently resides in new york city. Frank langella quotes from theres a great deal of attention paid and books written about this change of life in a woman, and really very little written about a mans change of life.
See all books authored by frank langella, including dropped names. He is a fourtime tony award winner, twotime obie award winner, and an academy award nominee. If you have any questions on how to use our service, you can contact. Captured forever in a unique memoir, frank langellas myriad encounters with some of the past centurys most famous human beings are. Elizabeth taylor tenderly wrapping him in her pashmina scarf. Famous men and women as i knew them by frank langella not only is frank langella a marvelous and talented actor, it turns out he is a gifted writer as well. Captured forever in a unique memoir, frank langellas myriad encounters with some of the past. He won a tony award for best leading actor in a play for his role as richard nixon in the play frostnixon 2006, and was nominated for an academy award for best actor in a leading role for the same role in the 2008 movie adaptation. Frank langellas email hits my inbox late on a sunday afternoon in march. In a few days, the actor will head west to begin shooting showtimes new jim carrey. Apr 22, 2012 march 30, 2012 the actor frank langella writes about meeting some of the 20th centurys biggest celebrities in his memoir, dropped names.
Frank langella has been a professional actor for over five decades and hopes to carry on for several more. The daily mail is running some exhaustive excerpts from frank langellas upcoming book, dropped names. Laurence olivier and frank langella in dracula 1979. Frank langella theatre credits, news, bio and photos. Frank langellas cyrano by frank langella goodreads. Famous men and women as i knew them, which can be purchased at a lower. The christian science monitor is an international news organization that delivers thoughtful, global coverage via its website, weekly magazine, online daily edition, and email newsletters. Famous men and women as i knew them langella, frank author hardcover 2012 by frank langella apr 5, 2012 4. Langella caught the acting bug when he was 11, after playing an elderly man in a school play on the life of abraham lincoln, and he went on to earn a degree in theater from syracuse university. Frank langella, author of superman returns 2006 film, on librarything librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers home groups talk zeitgeist. Famous men and women as i knew them offers shrewd and often poignant observations that linger in the mind long after each chapter endsand there are 66 vignettes to savor. March 30, 2012 the actor frank langella writes about meeting some of the 20th centurys biggest celebrities in his memoir, dropped names.
The actor frank langella went everywhere, met everyone and fell into. He earlier won acclaim for playing count dracula on broadway and in the movies, so its tempting to joke that playing one monster prepared him to play another. The phone at frank langellas home rings and rings, unanswered. Frank langella me long sometimes faults theres a great deal of attention paid and books written about this change of life in a woman, and really very little written about a mans change of life. Jun 28, 20 frank langellas dropped names is a juicy memoir. Famous men and women as i knew them langella, frank author hardcover. Frank langella is probably best known for his tonywinning and oscarnominated performances as richard nixon in the stage and screen versions. Very nice of mr langella s admission of raul julia as his boyfriend.
Mar 30, 2012 frank langella is probably best known for his tonywinning and oscarnominated performances as richard nixon in the stage and screen versions of frostnixon. The books subtitle should be bad girls go everywhere, although. Frank langella generally travels from and can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. I first took notice of this book when i saw the author, actor frank langella interviewed on the tavis smiley show to discuss his memoir of the. Dracula frank langella and donald pleasence overview this stylish production of the classic gothic horror tale has frank langella repeating his electrifying, awardwinning stage performance as the bloodthirsty count, and laurence olivier as his archnemesis, the devout vampire hunter, van helsing. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. But what impresses is the spellbinding power of that fine american actor, frank langella, best known in britain as the disintegrating president in frostnixon, who plays lear and wins. A rare book dealer, while seeking out the last two copies of a demon text, gets drawn into a conspiracy with supernatural overtones. With johnny depp, frank langella, lena olin, emmanuelle seigner.
Langella, 74, was nominated for an oscar in 2008 for frostnixon, and hes got about three movies. Frank langella was born in bayonne, nj, on new years day, 1940. Rarely have i read a book about celebrities that is as insightful, candid, revealing, and as wellwritten as this one. Dropped names by frank langella dishes on fellow actors. The film and theater veteran dishes on celebrities hes known, which makes for a compelling read. Frank langella dishes about the famous in memoir the mercury. Frank langella books list of books by author frank langella. Frank langella theres a great deal of attention paid. Each of us needs something food, liquor, pot, whatever to help us survive. The 79yearold tony awardwinning actor has signed on to star in a movie adaptation of roger rosenblatts 2006 novel, lapham rising.
As a young man frank langella worked with laurence olivier, partied with noel. Published this week by harper collins, langellas memoir is a tourdeforce debut that, in the proudest showbusiness tradition, leaves us wanting more. Whether you are looking to get in touch with frank langellas agent for an event, or frank langella management for an endorsement, we aim to provide you with the best and most accurate contacts. Scandal aside, there is something poignant about the book.
Captured forever in a unique memoir, frank langellas myriad encounters with some of the past centurys most famous human beings are profoundly affecting, funny, wicked, sometimes shocking, and utterly irresistible. Frank langellas dropped names is a literary debut to. Very nice of mr langellas admission of raul julia as his boyfriend. Famous men and women as i knew them, and frank langellas cyrano, and more on. Shop movies starring frank langella on dvd, vhs, and rare video formats at alibris. Privacy policy about wikipedia disclaimers contact wikipedia developers statistics cookie statement mobile view. Famous men and women as i knew them, and frank langella s cyrano, and more on. Frank langellas personal stories and commentaries regarding bette davis, elizabeth taylor, charlton heston, jackie kennedy, and raul julia were particularly fascinating. Frank langella s personal stories and commentaries regarding bette davis, elizabeth taylor, charlton heston, jackie kennedy, and raul julia were particularly fascinating. Langella is also known for his other movie appearances, including superman. There was so much happy sexuality in this book that reading it was like being flirted with for a whole. Frank langella s email hits my inbox late on a sunday afternoon in march. Online shopping from a great selection at books store.
Early on in this engaging memoir, the author notes his difficulty in conveying the glory of a chapters subject, noel coward, to a contemporary audience, as wit, intelligence, and style have lost ground to stupid, vulgar, and loud. Frank langella frank langella leaving his hotel in new york manhattan, new york, united states thursday 12th may 2016. Stage and screen stalwart langella recalls his encounters with celebrity, both in and out of the spotlight. Many events take place within the story, like a play, a war, and a love triangle.
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