Book Jacket
This acclaimed biography, now revised and updated, is a warm and candid portrayal of one of British theatre's best-loved and most eccentric characters. As famous for his own particular charm as for his enduring acting talents, Ralph Richardson forged friendships throughout his long and illustrious career with some of the biggest names of stage and screen, including John Gielgud, Laurence Oliver and Peggy Ashcroft.
Drawing on archives from the Old Vic and on many conversations with Sir Ralph and those around him, Gary O'Connor chronicles the events of a colourful life that dominated 20th-century British theatre. This new edition also includes O'Connor's 'Diary of a Biographer', which records his own relationship with Sir Ralph during the research and writing of his book.
"Exceptional... a sensitive, searching and exact account of a supremely elusive man." --Times
"A worthy tribute to the life and art of this great actor." --Sir John Gielgud
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