Maureen Stapleton

A Bio-Bibliography

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by Jeannie M. Woods

Type

Biographies

Subject

Actress > Maureen Stapleton

Keywords

Maureen Stapleton

Publishing date

1992

Publisher

Greenwood

Collection

Bio-Bibliographies in the Performing Arts

Language

English

Relative size

Physical desc.

Paperback • 176 pages
6 x 9 ¼ inches (15.5 x 23.5 cm)

ISBN-10
ISBN-13

0-313-27761-3
978-0-313-27761-0

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Book Presentation:
Maureen Stapleton is recognized as a leading star of stage, screen and television. Her career spans four decades during which she has received the highest acclaim for her great emotional power and versatility. A charter member of the renowned Actors Studio, Ms. Stapleton has won the top honors granted to performing artists, including the Oscar, Emmy and Tony Awards. Few actors have been so successful in all media.

Maureen Stapleton: A Bio-Bibliography is the first book dedicated to the career of this consummate actress. A biographical narrative provides information on Ms. Stapleton's artistic development and significant events in her personal and professional life. A chronological summary demonstrates how effortlessly this actress has moved back and forth between stage and screen. Three comprehensive chapters, Stage Performances, Filmography, and Television Appearances, provide production information, cast lists, script synopsis, commentary and critical response. Each listing in these chapters has a separate number for cross-referencing throughout the volume. An annotated bibliography, appendix of awards and honors, and an index complete the volume. Part of Greenwood Press' ongoing series of Bio-Bibliographies in the Performing Arts, the work is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the career of this preeminent American artist.

About the Author:
JEANNIE M. WOODS is an Assistant Professor of Theatre in the Department of Theatre and Dance, School of Visual and Performing Arts at Winthrop University in Rock Hill, South Carolina. Dr. Woods is an actor, director and theatre historian. She is also the author of Theatre to Change Men's Souls: The Artistry of Adrian Hall.

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