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Book Synopsis Robin Williams Biography - The Truth Behind The Comedian Genius by : Chris Dicker
Download or read book Robin Williams Biography - The Truth Behind The Comedian Genius written by Chris Dicker and published by Chris Dicker. This book was released on with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What happened to Robin Williams? Why he attempted a suicide? What's the reason behind it? Clearly, Robin was in pain. He successfully managed to hide it all with his indisputable talent as a comedian. This book is about his life, about his embarrassments, about his victories and legacy. We'll always remember a great man of courage, generosity and spirit. In this book, you'll learn more about Robin Williams than what you saw on stage when he performed through the years. It's something that it will enable you to connect with him beyond laughter and jokes. It's the story of his life. After all, behind every joke, there's some sense of truth. Are you ready to learn the truth? Grab your copy now!
Book Synopsis Robin Williams Biography by : Chris Dicker
Download or read book Robin Williams Biography written by Chris Dicker and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What happened to Robin Williams? Why he attempted a suicide? What's the reason behind it?Clearly, Robin was in pain. He successfully managed to hide it all with his indisputable talent as a comedian. This book is about his life, about his embarrassments, about his victories and legacy. We'll always remember a great man of courage, generosity and spirit. In this book, you'll learn more about Robin Williams than what you saw on stage when he performed through the years. It's something that it will enable you to connect with him beyond laughter and jokes. It's the story of his life. After all, behind every joke, there's some sense of truth. Are you ready to learn the truth?Grab your copy now!
Download or read book Robin written by Dave Itzkoff and published by Henry Holt and Company. This book was released on 2018-05-15 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From New York Times culture reporter Dave Itzkoff, the definitive biography of Robin Williams – a compelling portrait of one of America’s most beloved and misunderstood entertainers. From his rapid-fire stand-up comedy riffs to his breakout role in Mork & Mindy and his Academy Award-winning performance in Good Will Hunting, Robin Williams was a singularly innovative and beloved entertainer. He often came across as a man possessed, holding forth on culture and politics while mixing in personal revelations – all with mercurial, tongue-twisting intensity as he inhabited and shed one character after another with lightning speed. But as Dave Itzkoff shows in this revelatory biography, Williams’s comic brilliance masked a deep well of conflicting emotions and self-doubt, which he drew upon in his comedy and in celebrated films like Dead Poets Society; Good Morning, Vietnam; The Fisher King; Aladdin; and Mrs. Doubtfire, where he showcased his limitless gift for improvisation to bring to life a wide range of characters. And in Good Will Hunting he gave an intense and controlled performance that revealed the true range of his talent. Itzkoff also shows how Williams struggled mightily with addiction and depression – topics he discussed openly while performing and during interviews – and with a debilitating condition at the end of his life that affected him in ways his fans never knew. Drawing on more than a hundred original interviews with family, friends, and colleagues, as well as extensive archival research, Robin is a fresh and original look at a man whose work touched so many lives.
Download or read book Robin Williams written by Ziggy Watson and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2018-04-05 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ROBIN WILLIAMS: A Biography of Robin Williams Anyone who has had more than a passing interest in comedy or acting has, at one point or another, been blown away by the genius of Robin Williams. It feels strange to call what he did "genius", but this biography would be very far from the first. The truth is, anyone that worked with him came away with the same feeling--"this guy is different." And so, he was. His life was a charmed one, starting as a standup entertainer on the mean streets of San Francisco in the 70's,to becoming one of the world's premier actors and starring in award-winning films. Even the way in which he got his big break was atypical, taking a bit role in a failing TV show and creating a brand and a future for himself nearly overnight. But, the root of all his genius and fame is his standup career. Williams was a master of the stage and had crowds reeling in delight for decades after he started. His frenetically paced monologues were completely unique and thoroughly entertaining. Williams could switch from character to character with startling ease and always seemed to be one step ahead of the audience's expectations. Still, it is completely impossible to copy him. This biography charts his life story.
Download or read book Believe Me written by Eddie Izzard and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2017-06-13 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER “Izzard is one of the funniest people alive, a talented actor, a sharp cross-dresser, an experienced marathon runner, and a great writer. You will have to read this if only to find out what a jazz chicken is.”—The Philadelphia Inquirer With his brand of keenly intelligent humor that ranges from world history to historical politics, sexual politics, mad ancient kings, and chickens with guns, Eddie Izzard has built an extraordinary fan base that transcends age, gender, and race. Writing with the same candor and insight evident in his comedy, he reflects on a childhood marked by the loss of his mother, boarding school, and alternative sexuality, as well as a life in comedy, film, politics, running and philanthropy. Honest and generous, Believe Me is an inspired account of a very singular life thus far.
Book Synopsis Robin Williams, American Master by : Stephen Spignesi
Download or read book Robin Williams, American Master written by Stephen Spignesi and published by Post Hill Press. This book was released on 2020-11-24 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Did you know that, according to director Chris Columbus, Robin Williams improvised so much during the filming of Mrs. Doubtfire that the studio had enough footage to release PG, PG-13, R, and NC-17 versions of the movie? Or that Robin ad-libbed all his lines in Good Morning, Vietnam because the DJ the movie was based on didn’t really do comedy during his shows? Robin Williams, American Master looks at Robin’s seventy movies, from his earliest appearance in Can I Do It…’Til I Need Glasses? to his final posthumous voice-only appearance in Absolutely Anything. Each film is discussed in detail, with special emphasis on Robin’s performances and how they exist in the context of his entire body of work. Robin Williams, American Master is the perfect tour guide through Robin’s epic collection of cinematic genius.
Book Synopsis Robin Williams by : Associated Press
Download or read book Robin Williams written by Associated Press and published by AP Editions. This book was released on 2015-09-20 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Follows Robin Williams' life and career as one of our most unforgettable comedians through the cameras and journalists of The Associated Press.
Download or read book Comic Genius written by and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2013-10-15 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This star-studded tribute to the kings and queens of comedy draws together such legendary names as Steve Martin, Tina Fey, Steve Carell, Eddie Murphy, Robin Williams, Ricky Gervais, and many more. Granted extraordinary access, photographer Matt Hoyle has captured his subjects in portraits that are works of art in themselves—by turns zany and deadpan, laugh-out-loud and contemplative. Accompanying them are first-person reflections from each of the comedians on life and laughter that always cut straight to the heart of comedy: it's funny because it's true. Page after sidesplitting page in Comic Genius offers prose as engaging as each portrait is memorable. Here, in one handsome package, is the gift of laughter itself. Comic Genius is proud to support Save The Children.
Book Synopsis Robin Williams - When the Laughter Stops 1951-2014 by : Emily Herbert
Download or read book Robin Williams - When the Laughter Stops 1951-2014 written by Emily Herbert and published by Kings Road Publishing. This book was released on 2014-10-12 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With his twinkling eyes, boundless energy and unrivalled natural wit, Robin Williams was the comedian who brought laughter to a generation.Through roles in cherished films such as Mrs. Doubtfire, Jumanji, Aladdin and Hook, he became the genial face of family comedy. His child-like enthusiasm was infectious, sweeping viewers away. Allied to his lightning-quick improvisation and ability to riff lewdly off any cue thrown at him, Robin was that rare thing - a true comic genius who appealed to adults and children equally.He could also play it straight, and empathetic depth came to him naturally. A poignant performance in Good Will Hunting won him an Academy Award whilst his masterfully chilling turn in psychological thriller Insomnia shocked audiences and hinted at a darker side.What truly caught the imagination, though, was his good-heartedness. Warmth radiated from him on-screen, but he was legendary for his off-screen acts of selfless generosity. Where most Hollywood A-listers demand outrageous pampering in their contract riders, he always insisted that the production company hire a full quota of homeless people to help make his movies.But behind the laughter lay a deeply troubled man, and tragedy would follow. At midday, on 11 August 2014, Robin Williams was pronounced dead at his California home. The verdict was suicide. He had battled depression and addiction for many years and was allegedly beset by financial difficulties.Virginia Blackburn's sensitive and thoughtful biography celebrates his genius and warmth, but also attempts to understand what could have driven such a gentle and gifted man to so tragic an end. This is Robin Williams, the life, the laughter, and the deep sorrow of the man who made the world smile.
Book Synopsis Echoes of Laughter by : B Drummond Williams
Download or read book Echoes of Laughter written by B Drummond Williams and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2024-06-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With a career spanning over forty years, Robin Williams was a renowned cultural icon, comedic genius, and talented actor. From his breakthrough role as Mork in "Mork & Mindy" to his Oscar-winning performance in "Good Will Hunting," Williams' exceptional skill and limitless energy enthralled viewers. Subtle comedy and engrossing performances belied a nuanced and profoundly human tale.This book explores the guy who lies behind the laughs by going beyond the theater and cinema. This in-depth history dives deeply into Williams' formative years, examining his background, his time at Juilliard, and his unwavering pursuit of artistic excellence. It looks at his ascent to success, the demands of being famous, and the struggles he had personally off-stage. Intimate depiction of a man whose life was as complex as his most iconic characters, this book draws on in-depth research and conversations with those who knew him best. It delves into the victories and setbacks that shaped his path, giving readers a more complex picture of Williams' battles with addiction and despair as well as the extraordinary fortitude that made it possible for him to impact millions of people's lives. "Echoes of Laughter" honors the living legacy of a man who battled his own issues while bringing pleasure to many others. It pays homage to his extraordinary skill, his lasting influence on comedy and cinema, and his resolute dedication to utilizing his craft to improve the world. This biography offers a thorough insight into the life of Robin Williams, an artist who never stops inspiring and captivating audiences across the globe, for both fans and newbies. Grab yours now!
Download or read book Robin Williams written by James Diamond and published by . This book was released on 2016-10-27 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Unauthorized Biography of Robin Williams "No matter what people tell you, words and ideas can change the world." - Robin Williams Robin Williams was one of the great comics of the twentieth century, with an unforgettable mania that charged everything from stand-up comedy to Disney films. His improvisations could hurtle from John Wayne to Groucho to space aliens in seconds, leaving audiences weak with laughter. And yet Williams could also tamp down his energy, channeling it into focused, intense performances that established him as a significant dramatic actor in films like Good Will Hunting and One Hour Photo. In this introduction to Williams' life, James Diamond explores the often dark secrets that drove this actor to greatness: the bullying and insecurity, the depression, and the lifelong battle with drugs and alcohol abuse. But from this personal turmoil, Williams found comic and dramatic gold, delighting audiences in everything from Mork and Mindy and Mrs. Doubtfire to Good Morning, Vietnam and Dead Poets Society. Diamond takes us behind the scenes of these films and the actor's personal life alike, showing us the magic and the laughter that infused all of Williams' work. Buy Now to Discover: How the sitcom Happy Days gave Williams his first breakout role. How John Belushi's tragic death inspired Williams to change his life. The feud between Williams and Disney Studios over Aladdin's marketing. The inside scoop on the making of Good Morning, Vietnam; Good Will Hunting; and more. Williams' public battle with Vice President Dan Quayle over the morals of Mrs. Doubtfire. How Williams' five-year-old son helped him pick his movie roles.The often-overlooked genius of Williams' stand-up comedy. Buy Now and Read the True Story of Robin Williams...
Book Synopsis Was This Man a Genius? by : Julie Hecht
Download or read book Was This Man a Genius? written by Julie Hecht and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2009-06-16 with total page 195 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Andy Kaufman defied explanation. Between 1978 and 1979, acclaimed novelist and New Yorker short story writer Julie Hecht attempted to arrange an interview with him, hoping to discover how he came to do what he did. The one-hour interview turned into innumerable surreal meetings and phone conversations with her subject; but she couldn't always tell when his act was on. Whether driving recklessly on icy roads or drawing the author unawares into his schemes and Dada-esque pranks on unsuspecting waiters and college students, Andy Kaufman never seemed to separate himself from his stage personality -- or personalities. Was This Man a Genius? is the culmination of a series of bizarre, frequently hilarious meetings. In describing them, Hecht, herself a master of wit and observation, illuminates the enigma of Andy Kaufman's work and life.
Book Synopsis TIME Remembering Robin Williams by : The Editors of TIME
Download or read book TIME Remembering Robin Williams written by The Editors of TIME and published by Time Home Entertainment. This book was released on 2019-08-02 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: TIME Magazine presents Remembering Robin Williams.
Book Synopsis The Man Behind the Magic by : Ziggy Watson
Download or read book The Man Behind the Magic written by Ziggy Watson and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2018-05-21 with total page 199 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THE MAN BEHIND THE MAGIC: Walt Disney & Robin Williams - 2 Books in 1 Featuring... *Walt Disney*Robin Williams 2 Great Books in 1! Walt Disney The legend later known as Walt Disney was born Walter Elias Disney on December 5th in 1901 in Chicago, Illinois and died on December 15th in 1966 in Burbank, California at the age of 65. His work as an American film producer, animator, voice actor, and entrepreneur would lead to a variety of enhancements in the way that we make cartoons and his personal style would touch the world and forever leave his mark. The record for the most Academy Awards as a film producer belongs to him, for a total of fifty-nine nominations and twenty-two wins. Among other honors, he was the recipient ofan Emmy Award and two Golden Globe Special Achievement Awards. The National Film Registry hosted by the Library ofCongress has many of his films housed in their catalog for preservation as timeless material. With everything from amusement parks to timeless children's classics with his name on them, there are few in the world who do not know of Walt Disney and his successes. In 1928, Walt paired with Ub Iwerks and together they would create his first, and arguably most popular and iconic character, Mickey Mouse. In these early years, Walt Disney himself took on the voice acting for his precious creation and is credited for giving the beloved cartoon character the heart and passion that made the world fall in love with him. Robin Williams Anyone who has had more than a passing interest in comedy or acting has, at one point or another, been blown away by the genius of Robin Williams. It feels strange to call what he did "genius", but this biography would be very far from the first. The truth is, anyone that worked with him came away with the same feeling -- "this guy is different." And so, he was. His life was a charmed one, starting as a standup entertainer on the mean streets of San Francisco in the 70's, to becoming one of the world's premier actors and starring in award-winning films. Even the way in which he got his big break was atypical, taking a bit role in a failing TV show and creating a brand and a future for himself nearly overnight. But, the root of all his genius and fame is his standup career. Williams was a master of the stage and had crowds reeling in delight for decades after he started. His frenetically paced monologues were completely unique and thoroughly entertaining. Williams could switch from character to character with startling ease and always seemed to be one step ahead of the audience's expectations. Still, it is completely impossible to copy him. That's likely the most impressive aspect of Williams' style. There were so many that rushed to copy his pace, his impressions, his look -- but none of them could ever create a convincing facsimile. It's something that audiences and fans could feel, more so than a brand of comedy or a school of acting. Everything Williams did was convincing, even when he was being sardonic and sarcastic, as he often would. It seems unthinkable for any American to have grown up or lived in the period from 1980-2010, without being affected by a performance from Robin Williams. This is his story.
Book Synopsis Robin Williams, American Master by : Stephen Spignesi
Download or read book Robin Williams, American Master written by Stephen Spignesi and published by Post Hill Press. This book was released on 2020-12-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive guide to all of Robin Williams’s movies, with facts about plots, performances, and cast, as well as notable trivia and behind-the-scenes details about each film. Did you know that, according to director Chris Columbus, Robin Williams improvised so much during the filming of Mrs. Doubtfire that the studio had enough footage to release PG, PG-13, R, and NC-17 versions of the movie? Or that Robin ad-libbed all his lines in Good Morning, Vietnam because the DJ the movie was based on didn’t really do comedy during his shows? Robin Williams, American Master looks at Robin’s seventy movies, from his earliest appearance in Can I Do It…’Til I Need Glasses? to his final posthumous voice-only appearance in Absolutely Anything. Each film is discussed in detail, with special emphasis on Robin’s performances and how they exist in the context of his entire body of work. Robin Williams, American Master is the perfect tour guide through Robin’s epic collection of cinematic genius.
Book Synopsis I'm Dying Up Here by : William Knoedelseder
Download or read book I'm Dying Up Here written by William Knoedelseder and published by Public Affairs. This book was released on 2010-07-27 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Full of revealing portraits of many of the best-known comedic talents of the 1970s, "I'm Dying Up Here" is also a poignant tale of the price of success and the terrible cost of failure--professional and moral.
Download or read book Funny Man written by Patrick McGilligan and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2019-03-19 with total page 772 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A deeply textured and compelling biography of comedy giant Mel Brooks, covering his rags-to-riches life and triumphant career in television, films, and theater, from Patrick McGilligan, the acclaimed author of Young Orson: The Years of Luck and Genius on the Path to Citizen Kane and Alfred Hitchcock: A Life in Darkness and Light. Oscar, Emmy, Tony, and Grammy award–winner Mel Brooks was behind (and sometimes in front the camera too) of some of the most influential comedy hits of our time, including The 2,000 Year Old Man, Get Smart, The Producers, Blazing Saddles, and Young Frankenstein. But before this actor, writer, director, comedian, and composer entertained the world, his first audience was his family. The fourth and last child of Max and Kitty Kaminsky, Mel Brooks was born on his family’s kitchen table in Brooklyn, New York, in 1926, and was not quite three-years-old when his father died of tuberculosis. Growing up in a household too poor to own a radio, Mel was short and homely, a mischievous child whose birth role was to make the family laugh. Beyond boyhood, after transforming himself into Mel Brooks, the laughs that came easily inside the Kaminsky family proved more elusive. His lifelong crusade to transform himself into a brand name of popular humor is at the center of master biographer Patrick McGilligan’s Funny Man. In this exhaustively researched and wonderfully novelistic look at Brooks’ personal and professional life, McGilligan lays bare the strengths and drawbacks that shaped Brooks’ psychology, his willpower, his persona, and his comedy. McGilligan insightfully navigates the epic ride that has been the famous funnyman’s life story, from Brooks’s childhood in Williamsburg tenements and breakthrough in early television—working alongside Sid Caesar and Carl Reiner—to Hollywood and Broadway peaks (and valleys). His book offers a meditation on the Jewish immigrant culture that influenced Brooks, snapshots of the golden age of comedy, behind the scenes revelations about the celebrated shows and films, and a telling look at the four-decade romantic partnership with actress Anne Bancroft that superseded Brooks’ troubled first marriage. Engrossing, nuanced and ultimately poignant, Funny Man delivers a great man’s unforgettable life story and an anatomy of the American dream of success. Funny Man includes a 16-page black-and-white photo insert.
