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2014., Adult, Da Capo Press Call No: Bio P426e Availability:1 of 1 At Your Library Summary Note: American film, television and voice actor Ron Perlman -- his story of perseverance and determination navigating the slippery slopes of Hollywood. Ron Perlman was a kid who had a myriad of self-image issues, yet he triumphed in an industry that trades on image and self-confidence. He landed a leading role in Quest for Fire. He won a Golden Globe for Beauty and the Beast. And he played the title role in two Hellboy movies. Although his name may be unknown to some, most people know Ron Perlman's face, despite the fact that for nearly half his career he's been disguised under feature-altering foam-rubber prosthetics. His life story, starting with his up-by-your-bootstraps background in New York's Washington Heights. Ron's road to Easy Street included bouts of abject poverty, heartbreaking familial episodes, and a long, often uncomfortable struggle for self-acceptance. He sheds light on his life as a working actor and also offers behind-the-scenes insight into the working styles of internationally famous directors, including Jean-Jacques Annaud, Jean-Pierre Jeunet, and Guillermo del Toro. He provides his own peek into Hollywood, up close and personal, where he has encountered the likes of Marlon Brando, Sean Connery, Frank Sinatra and Sammy Davis, Jr. This memoir will inspire anyone who has ever dared to dream.
