Quinlan's Illustrated Directory of Film Comedy Stars
Title | Quinlan's Illustrated Directory of Film Comedy Stars PDF eBook |
Author | David Quinlan |
Publisher | B. T. Batsford Limited |
Pages | 312 |
Release | 1992 |
Genre | Comedians |
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This reference guide looks at the career histories of nearly 300 comedy stars, some of whom have a prodigious reputation resting only on one or two outstanding films. The author examines their methds and their sense of physical comedy with background stories as to how comic effects were achieved. Over 350 photographs illustrate entries for nearly 300 comedy stars, including John Cleese, Steve Martin and Danny De Vito and older favourites, the Marx Brothers, Mae West and Danny Kaye. Each entry is accompanied by a complete filmography, including film, TV and guest appearances, plus voice-over narrations and films directed.
Quinlan's Illustrated Directory of Film Stars
Title | Quinlan's Illustrated Directory of Film Stars PDF eBook |
Author | David Quinlan |
Publisher | B. T. Batsford Limited |
Pages | 520 |
Release | 1996 |
Genre | Biography & Autobiography |
ISBN |
Including over 1800 entries, this guide provides a short biography for each star, with a complete filmography of all film, television, voice-overs and guest appearances. Those featured include Jim Carrey, Uma Thurman and Brad Pitt, and there is also updated information on all stars with re-assessments of career turnarounds, such as John Travolta and Tommy Lee Jones.
Quinlan's Illustrated Directory of Film Stars
Title | Quinlan's Illustrated Directory of Film Stars PDF eBook |
Author | David Quinlan |
Publisher | B. T. Batsford Limited |
Pages | 460 |
Release | 1991 |
Genre | Motion picture actors and actresses |
ISBN | 9780713463248 |
This reference guide looks at the career histories of nearly 300 comedy stars, some of whom have a prodigious reputation resting only on one or two outstanding films. The author examines their methds and their sense of physical comedy with background stories as to how comic effects were achieved. Over 350 photographs illustrate entries for nearly 300 comedy stars, including John Cleese, Steve Martin and Danny De Vito and older favourites, the Marx Brothers, Mae West and Danny Kaye. Each entry is accompanied by a complete filmography, including film, TV and guest appearances, plus voice-over narrations and films directed.
The Illustrated Directory of Film Stars
Title | The Illustrated Directory of Film Stars PDF eBook |
Author | David Quinlan |
Publisher | |
Pages | 504 |
Release | 1981 |
Genre | Biography & Autobiography |
ISBN |
Quinlan's Illustrated Directory of Film Comedy Actors
Title | Quinlan's Illustrated Directory of Film Comedy Actors PDF eBook |
Author | David Quinlan |
Publisher | Henry Holt & Company |
Pages | 302 |
Release | 1992 |
Genre | Comedians |
ISBN | 9780805023947 |
Profiles over three hundred comedy actors, describing their personal life, professional methods, and career histories
Performing in Comedy
Title | Performing in Comedy PDF eBook |
Author | Ian Wilkie |
Publisher | Routledge |
Pages | 239 |
Release | 2016-04-20 |
Genre | Performing Arts |
ISBN | 131742929X |
Ian Wilkie contends that comic acting is a distinct art form, and as such demands a unique skillset. By exploring the ways in which performance choices and improvised moments can work in conjunction with texts themselves, Performing in Comedy offers an indispensable practical tool for enhancing comic performance. This volume is a must-read for any actors, directors or students who work with comic texts. Wilkie synthesises theories and principles of comedy with practical tips, and re-evaluates the ways in which these ideas can be used by the performer. Most importantly, these skills – timing, focus, awareness – are teachable rather than being innate talents. Exercises, interviews and guides to further resources enhance this comprehensive exploration of comic acting.
Quinlan's Illustrated Directory of Film Character Actors
Title | Quinlan's Illustrated Directory of Film Character Actors PDF eBook |
Author | David Quinlan |
Publisher | B. T. Batsford Limited |
Pages | 392 |
Release | 1995 |
Genre | Biography & Autobiography |
ISBN |
A companion volume to Quinlan's illus. directory of film stars. B/W photos.