Lawrence Tierney

Hollywood's Real-Life Tough Guy

Autor*innen

• Burt Kearns

Parameter

• 432 Seiten
• 16 Lesestunden

• Biografien & Memoiren

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The biography explores Lawrence Tierney's tumultuous life, highlighting his embodiment of the Hollywood tough guy archetype through roles like John Dillinger. Despite his talent, struggles with alcoholism and violent behavior plagued his career, leading to periods of unemployment and odd jobs. Kearns delves into Tierney's return to acting in the 1980s, his notable roles in Seinfeld and Reservoir Dogs, and his complex relationships within the industry. The narrative combines insights from Hollywood reporters and interviews, revealing the man behind the legend.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2022
• Einband: Hardcover