motion picture actors and actresses

A biography of American actress Angelina Jolie, covering her upbringing, education, relationships, work in various films, and efforts as a human rights advocate, with illustrations, a chronology, and more.

Tells the life story of Academy Award-winning actress Hilary Swank, describing her humble childhood, her roles in such films as "Boys Don't Cry" and "Iron-Jawed Angels," and her marriage to Chad Lowe.

Tells the life story of Oscar-winning actress Angelina Jolie, discussing her film roles, struggle with depression as a teen, relationship with her father, love relationships, and humanitarian work.

Nelofer Pazira recounts the experiences she had during her childhood in Afghanistan during the Russian occupation.

Looks at the life and career of actor Orlando Bloom, discussing his youth in England, the development of his interest in performing, his schooling and training, his many accidents, and his role in the Lord of the Rings trilogy and subsequent rise to stardom.

Presents a brief biography of actress Kirsten Dunst, providing information on her childhood, family, early acting career, private life, relationships, as well as films in which she starred. Includes photographs.

Discusses the years of Ronald Reagan's presidency, including his past political experience, the Star Wars arms program, second term election, Iran-Contra scandal, and Reaganomics.

A biography of one of the nation's most successful performers in film, television, and theater.

Shirley Temple Black, child star of the 1930s and 1940s, tells the story of her life as an actress.

A letter begun to her three daughters grew into a memoir of her childhood.