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Do You Know Who I Am?: A Memoir

Autor Tim Pigott-Smith, OBE
en Limba Engleză Hardback – 3 mai 2017
A memoir of theatrical life and much more by Tim Pigott-Smith, one of the best known and most prodigiously talented actors of his generation.From his appearance as Ronald Merrick in the television adaptation of The Jewel in the Crown to his recent role in the hit play King Charles III, Tim Pigott-Smith has been recognised as one of Britain's most loved contemporary actors. On stage his work encompassed the Bristol Old Vic, Royal Shakespeare Company, National Theatre, West End and Broadway. He acted with Jeremy Irons, Charles Dance, Anthony Hopkins, Michael Caine, Peggy Ashcroft and Judi Dench and collaborated with a host of famous directors, from his late friend Howard Davies, to John Huston and Peter Hall. In his memoir, Do You Know Who I Am?, Pigott-Smith describes the actor's craft with witty anecdotes and fascinating insight. He recalls his childhood and early beginnings in the paint shop at the RSC Stratford, the life of a jobbing actor in 1960s and 70s London, strange meetings with glamorous Hollywood producers, filming a football match with Pelé in Hungary, the epic Indian saga of The Jewel in the Crown and more recent projects such as Mike Bartlett's King Charles III, first performed at the Almeida Theatre and later transferred to Wyndham's Theatre in the West End, Broadway and to film. What is the story of Judi Dench and the black glove? What was it like to visit Michael Caine's LA mansion? How does one produce the character of the complex and unforgettable Corporal Merrick? Humorously written, warm, engaging and accompanied by black and white photographs, Do You Know Who I Am? is an entertaining memoir from one of our great acting talents. Tim Pigott-Smith died in April 2017, shortly before this book was published, having passed final proofs for press.
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Specificații

ISBN-13: 9781472934246
ISBN-10: 1472934245
Pagini: 352
Ilustrații: Integrated black and white photographs
Dimensiuni: 153 x 234 x 36 mm
Greutate: 0.66 kg
Editura: Bloomsbury Publishing
Colecția Bloomsbury Continuum
Locul publicării:London, United Kingdom

Caracteristici

Full of humorous anecdotes, discussion of acting technique and stories of backstage antics with famous performers, including Judi Dench and Ian McKellen

Notă biografică

Tim Pigott-Smith OBE was a British actor who trained at the Bristol Old Vic before beginning a career in theatre, television and film including King Lear, King Charles III, The Jewel in the Crown, Enron, Pygmalion, Sherlock Holmes, The Chief, Miranda, Escape to Victory, Quantum of Solace, Clash of the Titans and V for Vendetta. He died shortly before this book was published, in April 2017.

Cuprins

Illustrations1 A Skeleton in the Cupboard2 Shakespeare's Birthplace3 Shakespeare's School4 The Right Direction5 The Real Thing6 At Last7 The RSC, Stratford8 The RSC, London9 Washington DC10 The Big Apple11 Backwards a Bit12 Sideways12A Upwards a Bit14 The TV Club15 Escape16 Finding Merrick17 Being Merrick18 After Merrick19 Dame Peg20 The Bitter Smell of Success21 Back to the Theatre22 The Black Glove23 Compass24 The Chief25 Endgame26 Stepping Stones27 Further Steps28 A King on Broadway29 Do You Know Who I Am?Index

Recenzii

Charming and engrossing . This is a memoir that young actors should read to understand the graft needed to succeed. Pigott-Smith writes how he acts: with precision and panache.
Exquisitely written . Tim was such a remarkable man and a remarkable actor. Now it is clear he was a remarkable writer too.