Russell Crowe: The Biography [Paperback]

Tim Ewbank (Author), Stafford Hildred (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 28, 2002

This new biography includes interviews with the star himself, his family, co-stars and colleagues, and will reveal the real man behind the cool facade.

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About the Author

Tim Ewbank has had a distinguished career as a Fleet Street showbiz writer, has worked in TV and radio and is now a contributor to newspapers and magazines, including the British showbiz weekly Now. In collaboration with Stafford Hildred, he has written a number of biographies.

Stafford Hildred is a television critics and entertainment writer, and the author of "Russell Crowe," Tim Ewbank is an entertainment writer and former TV correspondent for the "Daily Mail," Together they have coauthored "Joanna Lumley," "Nicole Kidman," "Rod Stewart," and "There's Only One David Beckham."

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Carlton Books (October 28, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1842224239
• ISBN-13: 978-1842224236
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.7 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,056,658 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #88 in Books > Biographies & Memoirs > Ethnic & National > Australian

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81 of 81 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Just the facts...Russell Crowe 101, October 13, 2001

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MidoriC (United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Russell Crowe: The Biography (Paperback)

Usually when I read celebrity biographies, I don't know a whole lot about the person and want to know more. With this book, I bought it simply because I am a big fan of Russell Crowe's but wasn't expecting many new facts about someone I already feel I know quite a bit about. I found this to be true but it was an enjoyable read, nonetheless.
This book covers Crowe's life from his childhood in New Zealand and Australia, all the way through to his recent Academy Award victory and his most recent film, the Ron Howard-directed "A Beautiful Mind". I did like the authors' format of devoting an entire chapter to a single film or an aspect of Russell's life. If you're looking for information on a specific film, you can find the appropriate chapter immediately.
As a longtime fan who reads and collects articles and videotaped interviews from all over the world, my one main criticism is that the authors seemed to take most of their information and quotes directly from previous print and visual media. Now, I know this is an unauthorized biography; still, it would have been more interesting if they had possibly interviewed friends and co-stars themselves.
Still, they have painted what I feel is a fair, interesting portrait of a complex, intense man and a dedicated, talented actor. If you are a new Russell Crowe fan, this book will give you a lot of information, basic facts you'll want to know about him. If you're a longtime admirer, like myself, it won't tell you a whole lot you don't already know, but will be a good addition to your Crowe collection, anyway.

16 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Married, alot older than Russell Crowe, still love him, February 8, 2002

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Priscilla Ragsdell (High Point , N. C. USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Russell Crowe: The Biography (Paperback)

Book is very informative,ejoyable to read and made me want to see more of him in movies. I would love to know him. He has a depth, intelligence and sensitivity to his soul.Most celebrities don't effect me that way.

5.0 out of 5 stars russell crowe - biography, June 24, 2011

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This review is from: Russell Crowe: The Biography (Paperback)

i really enjoyed the book, and will pass it on to friends to read
i was pleased it arrived in time, so i could take it away with me on hol
thanks