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A Fortunate Life
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"Vaughn gives a spirited account of his life and career as a man-about-Hollywood . . . Fast-paced, witty, gossipy, old-school Hollywood fun." â
Kirkus Reviews
In his fifty-year career, Robert Vaughn has made his mark in roles on stage, in film, and on television the world over. In A Fortunate Life, he describes some of the one-of-a-kind experiences he's enjoyed in his celebrated career.
A Fortunate Life reveals the details of his early years in Hollywood, when he found himself appearing as often in the gossip magazines as on screen, and he recounts insider stories about such legendary figures as Judy Garland, Bette Davis, Charlton Heston, Oliver Reed, Jason Robards, Richard Harris, Yul Brynner, Elizabeth Taylor, and many more. Vaughn's work in The Young Philadelphians, The Magnificent Seven, Superman III, and many other films won kudos from critics and peers alike. Worldwide recognition came when he starred in the smash hit series The Man from U.N.C.L.E., and he vividly describes the extraordinary experience of becoming, quite suddenly, one of the world's brightest stars.
Vaughn warmly recalls his romances with stars like Natalie Wood and his adventures with friends like Steve McQueen and James Coburn, but equally important was his involvement in the politics of the 1960s. He gave hundreds of speeches denouncing the Vietnam War, debated William F. Buckley on national TV, and helped persuade his friend Robert F. Kennedy to run for president in 1968âonly to see the race end in tragedy.
A Fortunate Life is a must-read for fans of Robert Vaughn and anyone who wants a glimpse behind the scenes of classic Hollywood.
In his fifty-year career, Robert Vaughn has made his mark in roles on stage, in film, and on television the world over. In A Fortunate Life, he describes some of the one-of-a-kind experiences he's enjoyed in his celebrated career.
A Fortunate Life reveals the details of his early years in Hollywood, when he found himself appearing as often in the gossip magazines as on screen, and he recounts insider stories about such legendary figures as Judy Garland, Bette Davis, Charlton Heston, Oliver Reed, Jason Robards, Richard Harris, Yul Brynner, Elizabeth Taylor, and many more. Vaughn's work in The Young Philadelphians, The Magnificent Seven, Superman III, and many other films won kudos from critics and peers alike. Worldwide recognition came when he starred in the smash hit series The Man from U.N.C.L.E., and he vividly describes the extraordinary experience of becoming, quite suddenly, one of the world's brightest stars.
Vaughn warmly recalls his romances with stars like Natalie Wood and his adventures with friends like Steve McQueen and James Coburn, but equally important was his involvement in the politics of the 1960s. He gave hundreds of speeches denouncing the Vietnam War, debated William F. Buckley on national TV, and helped persuade his friend Robert F. Kennedy to run for president in 1968âonly to see the race end in tragedy.
A Fortunate Life is a must-read for fans of Robert Vaughn and anyone who wants a glimpse behind the scenes of classic Hollywood.
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Publisher
Thomas Dunne BooksYear
2024eBook ISBN
9781429961509Subtopic
Social Science BiographiesTable of contents
- Cover
- Other Books By This Author
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Contents
- Introduction
- Chapter One: Hamlet and Me
- Chapter Two: Discovering Life in a Murphy Bed
- Chapter Three: From Jew in a Jockstrap to Natalieâs Beau
- Chapter Four: Charm School
- Chapter Five: How I Invented the Bow and Arrow, Directed by Roger Corman
- Chapter Six: Not So Magnificent
- Chapter Seven: Going Solo
- Chapter Eight: Speaking Out: War, Peace, and an Actorâs Voice
- Chapter Nine: They Wanted to Slap My Face
- Chapter Ten: Annus Horribilis
- Chapter Eleven: Prague Summer
- Chapter Twelve: Still Unsolved?
- Chapter Thirteen: âIf Youâll Put Your Head Between Marisaâs Legs âŚâ
- Epilogue
- Acknowledgments
- Index