Edelman, Rob
Matthau: A Life
- ISBN 13:
- 9780878332748
- author:
- Edelman, Rob
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- Taylor Trade Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2002
- Pages:
- 368
- Dimensions:
- 158mm X 235mm
- Genre:
- Films, cinema
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Walter Matthau: A Life offers an intimate look at the life and career of one of America's greatest comic talents. Born into Jewish tenements on New York's Lower East Side, Matthau began his acting career in New York Yiddish theater before serving as a World War II Air Force radioman-gunner. After paying dues for over a decade on Broadway, in summer stock, and on television, Matthau landed his film debut in 1955. His breakthrough role came in 1968 with the iconic portrayal of Oscar Madison in the film version of Neil Simon's The Odd Couple. This biography draws on dozens of interviews and extensive research to explore the breadth of Matthau's often-complicated personal life and multi-faceted career, including his memorable performances in films such as The Fortune Cookie and Grumpy Old Men. Through exclusive insights into Matthau's life and work, this book provides a nuanced understanding of an acting legend whose impact on American cinema continues to be felt today.
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