Biographies of Actors
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Book 1
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Marilyn Monroe: A Life from Beginning to End
- By: Hourly History
- Narrated by: Sean Tivenan
- Length: 55 mins
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She vigorously played the dumb-blonde stereotype in her movie roles, but there is nothing at all dumb about Marilyn Monroe. Born to a single mother who suffered from severe mental illness, the odds were stacked against the girl originally named Norma Jeane from the very beginning. She became a ward of the state and bounced around from foster home to foster home. The fact that she rose from such impoverished beginnings to become one of the top-billed acts in Hollywood speaks for itself.
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Take note: 55 mins long
- By Alicia D on 04-25-23
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Marilyn Monroe: A Life from Beginning to End
- Narrated by: Sean Tivenan
- Length: 55 mins
- Release date: 11-21-17
- Language: English
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Book 2
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Grace Kelly: A Life from Beginning to End
- By: Hourly History
- Narrated by: Sean Tivenan
- Length: 55 mins
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She was a famous American starlet who ended up living every girl’s dream of becoming a princess. This American celebrity married the prince of Monaco at the age of 26 and left Hollywood behind to become a monarch. Who was Grace Kelly? Was she an American icon? Was she the much-needed life support of an antiquated royal family? Was she just a trendsetter who got lucky, or was the character of Grace Kelly something that biographers, historians, and paparazzi all missed entirely?
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Good
- By Veronica B. on 05-24-24
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Grace Kelly: A Life from Beginning to End
- Narrated by: Sean Tivenan
- Length: 55 mins
- Release date: 01-24-18
- Language: English
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Book 3
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Charlie Chaplin: A Life From Beginning to End
- By: Hourly History
- Narrated by: Sean Tivenan
- Length: 54 mins
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Charlie Chaplin is most famously known for his "tramp" character - the homeless hobo that can be seen hopping from trains and lining up in the soup kitchens of the Great Depression. At a time when the whole world was struggling from economic meltdown, Charlie Chaplin made "destitute" a term of endearment. We may laugh when we see Charlie Chaplin so broke that he has to boil his shoes and eat them, but during the worst parts of the economic collapse of the 1920s and 1930s, some people had to do just that. So, at the time, even though many would laugh at the crazy tramp's antics, they could also relate and identify with them. And the fact that Charlie Chaplin's tramp character could be completely broke with his pockets turned out, sitting in a gutter with the rain pouring down, yet still be happy, gave people quite a bit of encouragement.
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well fone
- By laura on 06-06-18
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Charlie Chaplin: A Life From Beginning to End
- Narrated by: Sean Tivenan
- Length: 54 mins
- Release date: 12-01-17
- Language: English
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Book 4
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James Dean: A Life from Beginning to End
- By: Hourly History
- Narrated by: Kevin Arteaga
- Length: 52 mins
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James Dean is known as the first rebel. He was a ‘50s-styled, leather-clad biker rebuking authority. With his black turtleneck and a penchant for bongo drums and poetry, he could also easily be a kind of forerunner to the beatniks. And with his unkempt, wild hair and far-reaching philosophies, he is often cited as a kind of early hippie, as well. But whatever category you put him in, James Dean was the embodiment of cool. He had a cool look, cool clothes, cool attitude, and a cool backstory that most know nothing about.
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Excellent for What It Is - A Concise Summary
- By Frank Donnelly on 10-13-19
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James Dean: A Life from Beginning to End
- Narrated by: Kevin Arteaga
- Length: 52 mins
- Release date: 05-15-18
- Language: English
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Book 5
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John Wayne: A Life from Beginning to End
- Biographies of Actors, Book 5
- By: Hourly History
- Narrated by: Matthew J. Chandler-Smith
- Length: 58 mins
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John Wayne graced the screen as a cowboy, an all-around rugged hero of the plains. With his “pull yourself up by your bootstraps” determination and raw sense of individualism, in many ways he came to symbolize everything that Americans held dear. His characters - tough as nails - were always idealistic adventurers seeking to right the wrongs of the world. But who was John Wayne? Born Marion Morrison, most don’t even know his real name. In this book, we will cut through all the hype and get to the real man behind the legend of John Wayne.
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cliff notes version of cliff notes of wayne
- By Anonymous User on 08-22-24
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John Wayne: A Life from Beginning to End
- Biographies of Actors, Book 5
- Narrated by: Matthew J. Chandler-Smith
- Length: 58 mins
- Release date: 04-11-19
- Language: English
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Book 6
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Tallulah Bankhead: A Life from Beginning to End
- Biographies of Actors, Book 6
- By: Hourly History
- Narrated by: Mike Nelson
- Length: 1 hr and 4 mins
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Tallulah Bankhead was known just as much for her off-stage presence as she was for her on-stage performances. Fearless from birth, Tallulah charted her own course in life. She trudged off to New York to make it big in theater when she was still a teen. She then saw opportunity calling on the other side of the Atlantic and didn’t hesitate to hop on a steamship and head to England, chasing her dreams until they became a certain reality.
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What a sad life!
- By Steven Ray Hill on 02-20-20
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Tallulah Bankhead: A Life from Beginning to End
- Biographies of Actors, Book 6
- Narrated by: Mike Nelson
- Length: 1 hr and 4 mins
- Release date: 09-04-19
- Language: English
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Book 7
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Bruce Lee: A Life from Beginning to End
- By: Hourly History
- Narrated by: Matthew J. Chandler-Smith
- Length: 1 hr and 6 mins
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The name Bruce Lee is synonymous with martial arts superstar. Lee’s movie career was cut tragically short by his death at just 32 years old. Starring in six big-release feature movies, Lee revolutionized martial arts movie-making and challenged Western prejudices against the East. Challenging the status quo of martial arts practice, Lee created his own unique system, Jeet Kune Do. More than a martial art, Jeet Kune Do is a philosophy for life that is founded on the art of fighting without fighting.
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Bruce Lee: A Life from Beginning to End
- Narrated by: Matthew J. Chandler-Smith
- Length: 1 hr and 6 mins
- Release date: 11-28-18
- Language: English
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Book 8
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Paul Newman (A Life from Beginning to End)
- Biographies of Actors, Book 8
- By: Hourly History
- Narrated by: Matthew J. Chandler-Smith
- Length: 1 hr and 2 mins
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Paul Newman lived the life of a legend. He was not only a jack of all trades but in many cases a master of all trades. During his tenure on planet Earth, he was an award-winning actor, a philanthropist, a founder of a food company, a race car driver, and even an owner for the Indianapolis 500. Just about anything Newman put his hand on turned to gold. Even over a decade after his death, much of what he achieved is still being discovered. In this book, we bring to light the accomplishments of one of the greatest actors of all time, Paul Newman.
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Paul Newman (A Life from Beginning to End)
- Biographies of Actors, Book 8
- Narrated by: Matthew J. Chandler-Smith
- Length: 1 hr and 2 mins
- Release date: 02-21-20
- Language: English
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Book 9
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Marlon Brando: A Life from Beginning to End
- Biographies of Actors, Book 9
- By: Hourly History
- Narrated by: Matthew J. Chandler-Smith
- Length: 56 mins
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Discover the remarkable life of Marlon Brando.... Marlon Brando has been a household name for decades, and even though he passed away in 2004, his life’s work still stands as a testament to the unique ability he possessed for his craft. Whether he was playing a sentimental yet ruthless mafioso in The Godfather, an insane megalomaniac colonel of the U.S. Army in Apocalypse Now, or a misguided and misunderstood teenager in The Wild One, Brando was a man of all seasons.
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Marlon Brando: A Life from Beginning to End
- Biographies of Actors, Book 9
- Narrated by: Matthew J. Chandler-Smith
- Length: 56 mins
- Release date: 05-29-20
- Language: English
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Book 10
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Elizabeth Taylor
- A Life from Beginning to End (Biographies of Actors, Book 11)
- By: Hourly History
- Narrated by: Jason Zenobia
- Length: 1 hr and 9 mins
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Elizabeth Taylor was born to become a legend. By the time she was a young teenager, she was already making news and attracting attention. Taylor would go onto star in movies such as A Place in the Sun, Butterfield 8, Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, and Cleopatra, where she played opposite Richard Burton. Her affair with Burton caused a worldwide scandal, and the movie almost ruined 20th Century Fox. Taylor and Burton were married and divorced twice, with the world watching their every scandalous move.
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Elizabeth Taylor
- A Life from Beginning to End (Biographies of Actors, Book 11)
- Narrated by: Jason Zenobia
- Length: 1 hr and 9 mins
- Release date: 12-08-20
- Language: English
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Book 11
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Bette Davis (A Life From Beginning to End)
- Biographies of Actors, Book 9
- By: Hourly History
- Narrated by: Matthew J. Chandler-Smith
- Length: 1 hr
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Bette Davis didn’t fit the usual Hollywood image of beauty, but by sheer force of will she became one of the most famous and prominent actresses of the twentieth century. Her entire life was focused on her six-decades-long career. This invariably led to the loss of three husbands and estrangement from her oldest daughter. Still, Bette Davis lived with few regrets. Her most famous movies, Jezebel, All About Eve, and What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? are still considered classics, discovered by a generation that wasn’t even born when the movies were made.
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Bette Davis (A Life From Beginning to End)
- Biographies of Actors, Book 9
- Narrated by: Matthew J. Chandler-Smith
- Length: 1 hr
- Release date: 02-21-20
- Language: English
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Book 12
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Hedy Lamarr
- A Life from Beginning to End (Biographies of Actors)
- By: Hourly History
- Narrated by: Matthew J. Chandler-Smith
- Length: 1 hr and 5 mins
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Hedy Lamarr was a rare kind of woman. She was not only a strikingly beautiful actress who took Hollywood by storm in the 1940s, but she was also an inventor - and not just any inventor. Hedy Lamarr’s work with radio frequencies is credited with paving the way for wi-fi. It seems that the greatest bomb that this bombshell dropped would only fully explode until the last years of her life because when Lamarr passed away in the year 2000, the computing world was just then mainstreaming many of her ideas.
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Hedy Lamarr
- A Life from Beginning to End (Biographies of Actors)
- Narrated by: Matthew J. Chandler-Smith
- Length: 1 hr and 5 mins
- Release date: 03-10-21
- Language: English
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Book 13
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Ingrid Bergman: A Life from Beginning to End
- Biographies of Actors
- By: Hourly History
- Narrated by: Matthew J. Chandler-Smith
- Length: 1 hr and 3 mins
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The Swedish actress Ingrid Bergman was one of America’s most beloved and successful performers. She was drawn to acting at a young age and was delighted to be invited to Hollywood in 1938 for the American remake of Intermezzo. With her flawless natural beauty and talent for acting, she was an instant success.
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Ingrid Bergman: A Life from Beginning to End
- Biographies of Actors
- Narrated by: Matthew J. Chandler-Smith
- Length: 1 hr and 3 mins
- Release date: 06-17-21
- Language: English
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Book 14
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Audrey Hepburn: A Life from Beginning to End
- Biographies of Actors, Book 14
- By: Hourly History
- Narrated by: Matthew J. Chandler-Smith
- Length: 1 hr and 5 mins
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Very few lives can be described as fit for a Hollywood film. Audrey Hepburn’s life, however, is undoubtedly one of those few. After a difficult childhood that saw her parents divorce and her young existence shattered by the Nazi invasion of the Netherlands, Audrey Hepburn’s career as an actress knew no bounds. Audiences flocked to see her, and actors yearned to star alongside her. Dressed often exclusively by Givenchy, Audrey was the epitome of chic and elegance.
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Audrey Hepburn: A Life from Beginning to End
- Biographies of Actors, Book 14
- Narrated by: Matthew J. Chandler-Smith
- Length: 1 hr and 5 mins
- Release date: 07-29-21
- Language: English
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Book 15
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Joan Crawford: A Life from Beginning to End
- Biographies of Actors, Book 15
- By: Hourly History
- Narrated by: Matthew J. Chandler-Smith
- Length: 56 mins
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Joan Crawford was a legend. Few could compare to the charm and grace that she brought to the silver screen. Little did anyone know, however, of the charmed yet ultimately tragic life she led away from the camera and the main stage. Crawford was married four times and ended up disinheriting two of her children from her will. She certainly had her share of problems, but no one could keep this ambitious leading lady down for long. In this audiobook, we cover the life and legend of Joan Crawford in full.
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Joan Crawford: A Life from Beginning to End
- Biographies of Actors, Book 15
- Narrated by: Matthew J. Chandler-Smith
- Length: 56 mins
- Release date: 10-05-21
- Language: English
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Betty White
- A Life from Beginning to End (Biographies of Actors)
- By: Hourly History
- Narrated by: Matthew J. Chandler-Smith
- Length: 58 mins
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Betty White was more than just an actress and comedienne—she was a force of nature who dazzled audiences for nearly a century. Few in show business could match her energy, charisma, or longevity. While many of her peers slowed down, Betty remained active well into her 90s. Incredibly, she lived to be 99 years old, passing away just weeks shy of her 100th birthday. Throughout her extraordinary life, Betty White built a career that spanned over eight decades. She was breaking new ground in radio and television when the mediums were still in their infancy.
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Betty White
- A Life from Beginning to End (Biographies of Actors)
- Narrated by: Matthew J. Chandler-Smith
- Length: 58 mins
- Release date: 12-09-24
- Language: English
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