John Gielgud: The Authorized Biography

Sir John Gielgud's acting career was among the most distinguished of his generation. In a lifetime that lasted nearly a century he appeared in hundreds of theatrical productions and films receiving virtually every acting honor given including an Academy Award for his performance as Hobson the butler in the film -Arthur-. Now in this insightful authorized biography written with unprecedented access to Gielgud's diaries and personal letters author Sheridan Morley traces not only the actor's career but gives a refreshingly frank look into Gielgud the man and how his professional success as an actor often came at the expense of his personal happiness.