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Binding: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 792.028092
EAN: 9780806529417
ISBN: 0806529415
Label: Citadel
Manufacturer: Citadel
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 288
Publication Date: August 01, 2008
Publisher: Citadel
Sales Rank: 252506
Studio: Citadel
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We wept at his Oscar-winning role in Marty...we gasped when he took on Frank Sinatra in From Here to Eternity...we were riveted by his compelling performances in The Dirty Dozen, Bad Day at Black Rock, and Ice Station Zebra...and we laughed at his television sitcom McHale's Navy. We loved all of Ernest Borgnine's many portrayals, but what did we know about the man behind the famous roles? Now for the first time, he tells us in his own words the fascinating story of his life in this witty, candid, and revealing memoir.
For more than fifty years, Ernest--or 'Ernie' as he's known to his friends--has been one of the most recognized, celebrated stars in Hollywood as well as a respected, talented actor, and a living legend. Stretching from his childhood as the son of Italian immigrants to a spectacular career that is still thriving in his 91st year, from the early days of live TV to the voiceovers for The Simpsons and SpongeBob SquarePants, Ernie tells of the trials and tribulations on his road to fame, the friendships he shared with some of the silver screen's biggest stars, and the glamorous leading ladies he loved.
Acclaimed for his ability to play sensitive and tough-guy roles equally well, he was also famous for squaring off against some of Hollywood's most formidable actresses--including Bette Davis in A Catered Affair and Joan Crawford in Johnny Guitar. Recalling his experiences starring in classic movies such as The Poseidon Adventure, The Wild Bunch, and Escape from New York, he reveals personal insights and irresistible stories about cinema's greatest icons--including Spencer Tracy, James Stewart, Kirk Douglas, Montgomery Clift, Gary Cooper, Janet Leigh, Raquel Welch, Gene Hackman, Rock Hudson, Sammy Davis, Jr., Tony Curtis, Alan Ladd, Glenn Ford, and Burt Lancaster. And with characteristic frankness, he also talks about his off-screen loves and passions.
A must for every film buff, Ernie: An Autobiography is a fascinating memoir--filled with secrets, well-remembered details, and never-before-told stories--of a star who has thrived in the changing world of Hollywood for more than half a century, and endeared himself to legions of fans everywhere.
Ernest Borgnine is an Academy Award winning actor whose film and TV career has spanned more than sixty years. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife, Tova.
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Rating:  - Ernie, film by film
Ernest Borgnine, popular character actor, is still with us, and in fine form if this autobiography is anything to go by. The author doesn't stint on his early life, and still seems surprised that his life took the path it did. What is unusual is that halfway through the narrative ends and we move into a sequence of anecdotes, film by film. This is actually very effective, and whoever made the decision to do this did well. After a while we feel we know enough about Ernie, and want to move onto the stories, which are there in abundance. Personally I could have done with a bit more about his brief marriage to Ethel Merman (surely there were a few decent bouts of vase-throwing?) but you can't have everything. Above average.
Rating:  - Different kind of auto-biography
Interesting reading. A different kind auto in that unlike most actors he actually goes into some detail about every one of his 59 films. All books on actors should take this approach as that's why people usually read about them, that and of course their personal life. As another reader pointed out, his telling of his life does seem a bit "sugar-coated", but a very good read just the same. More could have been said about his three failed marriages which would have added depth to his character. He had NOTHING to do with these break-ups? Remember, it takes TWO TO TANGO. Aside from that, I could not put the book down and read it in two sittings. Excpet for Gina Lollabridgeda, Jan Michael Vincent, Gene Hackman and Shelley Winters, he fawns over everyone else. Good. Nice to hear good words about all the stars he worked with. As for Paul Newman, everyone knew he was a cold person to work with. After reading ERNIE, one wants to view all of his films. Too bad so few are available on DVD. Would like to have an ERNEST BORGNINE festival. If you like to know about film and filmaking, this is the book for you. If you want to know about his own persona, good and bad, forget it. All in all he DOES sound like a person I'd like to meet and chat with. No, not about his personal life, but his career, and that's mainly what this book is about, so go for it!!
Rating:  - Ernie's Life
A terrific book about a terrific person, who is a super star and yet down to earth. Ernie has never been like some of the superficial people in Hollywood and he loves his fans. I saw him with a crowd around him while he was signing autographs, and I asked him if this was too much, and Ernie said," absolutely not, these are my fans and they buy tickets to the movies and I love them!". Ernie is one of the top true patriots in the USA and would do anything for the troops without hesitation. This is not in the book! To know Ernie is to love him!
Guy Fox
A personal friend of Ernie and proud of it.
Rating: - The Importance of Being Ernie.....
I've been a lifelong fan of Mr. Borgnine. I love him when he breaks my heart as Marty, and I love him when he's battling Lee Marvin to the death on top of a speeding train. I've since had the pleasure of meeting him and found him to be extremely gracious and totally unpretentious. I'm happy to report that his book is truly reflective of the man. You can almost hear his voice as you read his words. Some autobiograpies are ghosted in a slick familiar cadence, but this actually sounds like Ernie. He tells the story of his early years with honesty and heart. His relationship with his family is nicely drawn, and the stories he relates about the making of some of my favorite films is worth the price of the book alone. (Did ANYONE like working with Shelly Winters?)
In the end you feel like you've been chatting with a warm "old school" gentelman....the kind you don't run into much anymore. Thanks Ernie.
Rating: - Extremely Entertaining
This book was extremely entertaining in every aspect of the word. Funny, sad, and so meaningful. Loved every word and I am reading it again.
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