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Peter O'Toole: The Definitive Biography

by Robert Sellers
Thomas Dunne: St. Martin's. Nov. 2016. 432p. photos. notes. bibliog. index. ISBN 9781250095947. $27.99; ebk. ISBN 9781250095954. FILM
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Artfully balancing personal and professional accounts of Peter O'Toole's (19322–013) life, Sellers (Hellraisers) shares interviews, anecdotes, and scenes from his time in the spotlight and at home. O'Toole struggled with heavy drinking, perfectionism, and issues with authority. Finding solace and support in close relationships and two long-term marriages, he experienced success as an actor and was nominated for seven Academy Awards, later winning an honorary Oscar for his life's work. Highlighting the performances that shaped O'Toole's career, this well-researched title provides a comprehensive view of a legendary actor and intimate details of a glamorous time with the help of the people who knew O'Toole best.
VERDICT Recommended for film buffs and those interested in the larger-than-life worlds of the London stage and classic Hollywood films, this volume would be best received by readers interested in the complexity and motivations of O'Toole. The content may be too detailed for readers seeking a light read.
Reviewed by Rochelle LeMaster, Medina Cty. Dist. Lib., OH , Dec 01, 2016
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