actresses

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actresses

In pursuit of a vanishing star

2002
Dying scriptwriter Philip Nilson spends his last days writing about a forgotten but critical moment in the life of Greta Garbo.

Ophelia's fan

a novel
2005
Fictional account of the life of Harriet Smithson, the great Shakesperian actress of the early 19th century.

The secret keeper

a novel
2012
Fifty years after she witnessed a shocking crime at her family's farm in the English countryside, Laurel, now a successful London actress, returns to the farm and is overwhelmed by family secrets she has not thought of in decades.

Beyond Uhura

Star trek and other memories
1994
In text and photographs the author discusses her life and professional career.

Dream lovers

the magnificent shattered lives of Bobby Darin and Sandra Dee
1994
The son of Bobby Darin and Sandra Dee reveals the true story behind his parents' shining image--their troubled childhoods, up-and-down careers, brief marriage, and tumultuous lives together and apart.

Queen Latifah

2007
A biography of singer and actress Queen Latifah, providing information about her early life and achievements, influences, career milestones, charitable works, and plans for the future.

The life and humor of Rosie O'Donnell

[a biography]
1998
Presents an inside look at the life of Rosie O'Donnell, discussing her difficult childhood, her work as a stand-up comic, her movie career, and her success as the host of a popular daytime talk show.

Jodie Foster

2000
Discusses the personal life and professional career of the actress, producer and director who has won an Academy Award for her roles in "Accused" and "The Silence of the Lambs.".

Grace

1994
Recounts the life and career of the former Grace Kelly.

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