Ray Winstone: The Biography (Hardcover)

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From the humble East End to the glitz of the BAFTAS, Ray Winstone is regarded as the ultimate screen hard man. But there's much more to Ray's on-screen tough-guy image, and this biography reveals how his path to the top has been anything but smooth. His rebellious youth as a London schoolboy boxing champion is discussed, as is his expulsion from drama school, and the story of charming his way into an audition for what would prove to be his big break—the lead in Alan Clarke's Scum. The biography continues with Ray cementing his place in the pantheon of British acting greats with his breathtaking performance in Nil By Mouth, which earned him a BAFTA nomination, while subsequent roles in Sexy Beast and Ripley's Game won him plaudits and continued his tradition of portraying tough, uncompromising men. A lesser-known side of Ray is covered here, as he has tempered these roles with those in more light-hearted romantic comedies. Married for almost 30 years, and a dedicated family man with three daughters, Ray's story is an inspiring, gritty tale of a rebel made good.

About the Author

Nigel Goodall is a prize-nominated author with five bestselling film biographies to his name, including The Secret World of Johnny Depp and Christian Slater: Back From The Edge. Although a highly respected authority on Hollywood celebrities, and the author of last year's hardback bestseller, Being Davina, he has also written numerous books on the rock and pop world with subjects ranging from Cliff Richard, Elton John and the Rolling Stones to Cher, George Michael and Kylie Minogue. He has also contributed to various album and video projects for over a decade. He lives in Sussex, England, from where he travels occasionally to New York, San Francisco and Los Angeles.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 288 pages
• Publisher: John Blake; illustrated edition edition (November 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1844543838
• ISBN-13: 978-1844543830
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.2 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
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• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,408,897 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)