Atkins, Joseph B.
Harry Dean Stanton: Hollywood's Zen Rebel (Screen Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780813197722
- author:
- Atkins, Joseph B.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- The University Press of Kentucky
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 256
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 x 1.7 centimetres
- Genre:
- Biography, Entertainment & Performing Arts, Arts & Photography,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
Harry Dean Stanton: Hollywood's Zen Rebel Harry Dean Stanton was a Hollywood legend, known for his extraordinary skill as a character actor. This biography, the first to be written about him, sheds light on Stanton's enigmatic persona, exploring his early life, his service in the Navy, and the events that inspired him to pursue acting. Atkins delves into Stanton's early years in California, describing how he honed his craft at the renowned Pasadena Playhouse before breaking into television and movies. Stanton's career spanned several decades, with notable roles in films such as Cool Hand Luke, Kelly's Heroes, and Alien. He became a headliner in the eighties, starring in Wim Wenders's Paris, Texas and Alex Cox's Repo Man. Atkins also chronicles Stanton's relationships with other Hollywood stars, including his time rooming with Jack Nicholson, partying with David Crosby and Mama Cass, and playing poker with John Huston. Through his remarkable body of work and fascinating personal life, Harry Dean Stanton emerges as a complex and intriguing figure. This biography offers a unique insight into the life and career of a Hollywood icon, making it a compelling read for anyone interested in the history of American cinema.
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