Compo, Susan
Warren Oates: A Wild Life
- ISBN 13:
- 9780813193465
- author:
- Compo, Susan
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- The University Press of Kentucky
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2010
- Pages:
- 512
- Dimensions:
- 22.4 x 15.2 x 3.6 cm
- Genre:
- Biography & Autobiography / Entertainment & Performing Arts
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Warren Oates: A Wild Life by Susan A. Compo is a biography that delves into the life and career of this iconic character actor. Born in rural western Kentucky, Oates' rugged looks and measured demeanor made him a standout in Hollywood's 1960s and 1970s counterculture. From his early days working on television westerns to his collaborations with visionary directors like Sam Peckinpah and Steven Spielberg, Oates' career was marked by a unique blend of hard-living and kind-heartedness. With roles in films such as Ride the High Country, Major Dundee, and The Wild Bunch, he cemented his reputation as one of the most memorable character actors of his era. This biography offers a nuanced exploration of Oates' life and career, shedding light on the creative relationships and destructive friendships that shaped his work.
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