Quinlan's Film Stars - Softcover

Quinlan, David

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1574883186 ISBN 13: 9781574883183

Publisher: University of Nebraska Press, 2001

Synopsis

-Concise biographies, complete film and TV credits, including voice overs and guest appearances

-The ultimate source for dates, facts, titles, and trivia

-All the stars including Annette Bening, Ton Cruise, Kevin Spacey, and many more

-More than 2000 entries

This fifth edition of David Quinlan's classic reference has been updated to include all the new faces that are taking the entertainment world into the new millennium. This is quite simply the most up-to-date and complete reference source for information on today's (and tomorrow's) film stars. A must-have, "keep-it-handy" reference for filmlovers and casual fans.

About this title

About the Author:

David Quinlan is the author of five reference works on cinema history, including Quinlan's Film Directors, and Quinlan's Illustrated Directory of Character Actors. A film journalist for more than 25 years, he has contributed to numerous publications such as Films Illustrated, Photoplay, Films and Filming, and Film Review.

Review:

"Without any of the boring facts that can weigh down more academic volumes . . .fascinating" -- Madison Capital Times

“A treasure chest for anyone who loves movies.” -- The Sun (Lowell, MA)

“Get this book, and watch some movies.” -- Arizona Republic

“Interesting and sometimes amusing to see how Quinlan strives to pack a performer’s essence into a few tight sentences.” -- Beaufort, SC Gazette

“Provides a short course in the history of film and its top performers.” -- The Gazette (Indiana, PA)

About this edition

• Publisher: University of Nebraska Press
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 1574883186
• ISBN 13: 9781574883183
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 558