- Hardcover: 288 pages
- Publisher: John Blake Publishing Ltd (5 Oct 2009)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1844548228
- ISBN-13: 978-1844548224
- Product Dimensions: 23.4 x 15.2 x 3.6 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 69,450 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Jamie Foreman is one of Britain's most iconic actors. He is also the son of Britain's most notorious gangster, Freddie Foreman. Jamie's life has been anything but ordinary. Right from the start, his world was one of contrast and contradiction: he grew up surrounded by London's criminal elite, living by their code of honour and respect, yet he himself was brought up to be a 'straight goer'. The backdrop of his home life was to differ greatly from his time at school as, at seven years old, Jamie found himself in the unlikely surroundings of a boarding school. The happiness of his family and school life was snatched from Jamie when his father was sentenced to ten years in prison for his involvement in the killing of Jack 'The Hat' McVitie. The subsequent years saw Jamie without the father he adored and the whole family was put under enormous strain. At 14, Jamie decided that his passion was for acting and, having been encouraged by Barbara Windsor, he discovered yet another new environment at the Italia Conti Stage School. Jamie thrived in the acting world and was soon enjoying success on both stage and screen. By the time of his dad's release from prison, Jamie had carved a 'straight' career for himself - but after years apart, there was plenty of lost time to make up for. Soon, he was dividing his tme between acting and assisting with Freddie's 'business'. Whether on the streets or on the stage, there was never a dull moment; Jamie was living life at 100 miles an hour and loving it. Before long, though, life took a surprising turn when a drug deal his father was heavily involved in went tragically wrong and he was forced to go on the run to America with his dad, which marked the start of a whole new adventure...In this gripping and entertaining book, Jamie Foreman tells the fascinating story of his unique life. From being babysat by the Kray Twins to his life-changing meeting with Lawrence Olivier. It would be hard to find anyone with a life story more diverse and intriguing than Jamie. His is a compelling tale of a boy becoming a man, of a father lost and found (and nearly lost again), and of the adventure, violence and tenderness that forged an unbreakable father-son relationship.
About the Author
Jamie Foreman is a British film actor of note, with over thirty movies and countless TV and theatre performances to his name. His substantial CV includes Gary Oldman's film Nil By Mouth, Elizabeth, Gangster No 1, Layer Cake, Mike Hodges' I'll Sleep When I'm Dead, Inkheart and Roman Polanski's Oliver Twist, in which he played Bill Sykes. His television credits include Family, Family Business, Without Motive and 'guest' appearances in nearly every major TV series over the last thirty years. He started his career at the National Theatre under the directorship of Lord Olivier in the early Seventies and has worked in most London theatres.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I really enjoyed this book, What a tale. It gave me a feeling of what it was like to grow up in such an exciting environment. The son of 'Mr Respect' Freddie Foreman, Jamie shares his life amongst The Great Train robbers, The lively pubs full of 'The Chaps', The unlicenced boxing matches where more punches are thrown outside the ropes than inside the ring, with Fearless Freddie sparking out another mob almost single-handed.
Thrown together 'on the run', Father and Son, bonded by blood, forge a closeness that only the very fortunate get to know.
A glimpse into the real world of an actor learning his trade in exceptional circumstances. Jamie comes through all this. drawing on his own tough experiences, able to give dazzling performances, as in 'Elizabeth' with Gwyneth Paltrow, and shining in Gary Oldmans unforgetable, Bafta award winning 'Nil by Mouth'.
Read this book, It's a belter.
Thrown together 'on the run', Father and Son, bonded by blood, forge a closeness that only the very fortunate get to know.
A glimpse into the real world of an actor learning his trade in exceptional circumstances. Jamie comes through all this. drawing on his own tough experiences, able to give dazzling performances, as in 'Elizabeth' with Gwyneth Paltrow, and shining in Gary Oldmans unforgetable, Bafta award winning 'Nil by Mouth'.
Read this book, It's a belter.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I enjoyed Jamie Foremans book,but would have prefered it had he added a little more up to date information.Would hope that he writes a sequel,would buy it.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
had a sneaky look through this book but bought for grandsons birthday 'extra' pressie in June, will ask for a loan after he has read it. Received in excellent condition and arrived promptly and well packaged. would buy from seller again no problem.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Interesting
I love Jamie Foreman as an actor (well before his Derek Branning days), but also love him as Derek Branning! This is an interesting, well written and to the point book. Read more
Published 6 days ago by NM
Great book
Can't remember where I seen this book advertised, but it was quite expensive in certain bookshops, but great value on Amazon. Delivery was really quick too. A very good read.
Published 29 days ago by Jack
Honeybunny17
Being brought up in the east-end of London and then moving to Essex, as many "East-enders" did.
I could immediately identify with most of the places in Jamie Forman's... Read more
I could immediately identify with most of the places in Jamie Forman's... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Honeybunny17
jamie forman-gangsters guns and me
this is a well written book going into great detail the authors life on the run with his famous dad it doesnt glorify or promote this way of life it just says it as it was. Read more
Published 1 month ago by R. Reeves
Jamie Forman -Gansters Guns and me
I loved this book, didn't want to put it down, I was actually quite dissapointed when I had finished it. Read more
Published 1 month ago by lolly
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