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The Good, the Bad, and Me: In My Anecdotage
by
Eli Wallach
The sparkling memoir of a movie icon's life in the footlights and on camera, The Good, the Bad, and Me tells the extraordinary story of Eli Wallach's many years dedicated to his craft. Beginning with his early days in Brooklyn and his college years in Texas, where he dreamed of becoming an actor, this book follows his career as one of the earliest members of the famed Acto...more
Paperback, 320 pages
Published
May 8th 2006
by Mariner Books
(first published May 9th 2005)
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One of the great anecdotes in this memoir that has many of them:
"When I got back to my hotel, I called director Henry Hathaway, with whom I had made How the West Was Won. I told him that I had met with [Sergio] Leone and that I had made a quick and rash decision and now I felt trapped.
"The want me to play a Mexican bandit in a Spaghetti Western," I said.
"Well, you made your bed, now lie in it," Hathaway said.
"What does Leone know about Westerns?" I asked. "An Italian Western sounds like Hawaiia...more
"When I got back to my hotel, I called director Henry Hathaway, with whom I had made How the West Was Won. I told him that I had met with [Sergio] Leone and that I had made a quick and rash decision and now I felt trapped.
"The want me to play a Mexican bandit in a Spaghetti Western," I said.
"Well, you made your bed, now lie in it," Hathaway said.
"What does Leone know about Westerns?" I asked. "An Italian Western sounds like Hawaiia...more
Wallach has the right and the title to discourse at length on method acting and the Actor's Studio, where he was a charter member, but instead hews tightly to his book's subtitle. A string of often funny and charming memories of his interactions with fellow actors and eclectic directors (in particular, spaghetti Western director Sergio Leone), his book is engagingly frank and personable. Because Wallach, known for his work in Tennessee Williams's Broadway productions as well as for his roles as...more
Eli Wallach played my favorite character in one of my favorite movies, so I used that as an excuse to read his autobiography, and found his life's story a truly interesting and fun read as a kid from Brooklyn who worked his way to success un the acting world. As is typical, lesser-known "stars" often have more interesting lives and observations about their world than the big names. This is one of those example.
Oct 07, 2012
Congregation Beth-El Zedeck Library
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The sparkling memoir of a movie icon's life in the footlights and on camera, The Good, the Bad, and Me tells the extraordinary story of Eli Wallach's many years dedicated to his craft. Beginning with his early days in Brooklyn and his college years in Texas, where he dreamed of becoming an actor, this book follows his career as one of the earliest members of the famed Actors Studio and as a Tony Award winner for his work on Broadway. Wallach has worked with such stars as Marlon Brando, Paul Newm...more
An excellent and quick read whether you've enjoyed the movies Mr. Wallach has been in or are an actor yourself. Lots of great behind the scenes intel and lessons to be learned.
This is an autobiography of the fine actor, whose career is just now winding down.
Well written Hollywood/Broadway memoir. Great anecdotes.
Mar 11, 2008
S
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3 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
fans of theater, movie history, and memoirs
Shelves:
memoirs
I enjoyed the hardback edition of this book. Eli Wallach has interested me in his films, The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly, The Magnificent Seven, and Circle of Iron, and this memoir tells of his life, especially the landmarks in his theatrical career and movie career through enjoyable anecdotes.
Wallach does not seem to be nearly as stuck on himself as Kate Hepburn, or some other theatrical personalities I could name, and has enjoyed a busy and productive life.
Wallach does not seem to be nearly as stuck on himself as Kate Hepburn, or some other theatrical personalities I could name, and has enjoyed a busy and productive life.
Feb 07, 2009
Amadéa
rated it
3 of 5 stars
·
review of another edition
Shelves:
classic-hollywood,
biographies
This was a good read, although I expected a bit more. There's plenty about the life of Eli Wallach. I just expected a bit more emphasis on the filming or effect of "The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly." Still, it was worth reading, especially for an Eli Wallach fan.
Hadn't known that Wallach went to UT Austin, was in a play with Walter Cronkite there, was a classmate and friend of John Connally's. He seems to have been an adventurous man, very dedicated to his art, even now.
Apr 15, 2013
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