Gielgud - A Theatrical Life 1904-2000

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The highly praised biography of the greatest classical actor of
the twentieth century, whose astonishing career spanned nearly
eighty years in films, radio, television and the theatre

For his superbly written, honest and rounded life of this much-loved man, Jonathan Croall has talked in detail to more than a hundred friends and colleagues who worked with Gielgud including John Mills, Peter Ustinov, Sarah Miles, Dirk Bogarde, Michael Pennington, Edward Albee and Peter Brook

The book captures his childhood as a member of one of the biggest theatrical dynasties - the Terry family - his rise to fame through his triumphs in Shakespeare at the Old Vic, his work with contemporary playwrights such as Harold Pinter, his Oscar-winning movie performances, as well as the profound influence he had on actors such Alec Guinness and Michael Redgrave

“A remarkable achievement ... a worthy tribute to a loveable man and a dedicated artist” - Times Literary Supplement

“Elegant, compendious and hugely enjoyable ...” - Scotsman “As much a history of theatre as a biography, it is a model of research and readability” - Independent