Ellen DeGeneres - A Biography

Informationen zum Autor Lisa Iannucci-Brinkley Klappentext In 1997 Ellen DeGeneres made television history when she came out to the American public on her nationally syndicated sitcom. In spite of the controversy stirred by this personal revelation, Ellen DeGeneres has gone on to become on one the most popular personalities in Hollywood. With her own highly rated daily talk show, a lucrative ad campaign with American Express, and a successful turn as Oscar host to her credit, she has become one of America's leading female comedians and won her has place a household name. High profile romances with actresses Anne Heche and fiance Portia de Rossi, have also made a her an unassuming champion for gay and lesbian rights. Ellen Degeneres' monumental success, however, belies a painful childhood and uncertain career beginnings. This comprehensive and intriguing biography explores the life events that shaped the hilarious public figure we know today. Complete with a chronology of significant events, illustrations, and a bibliography of print and electronic resources, this detailed biography is ideal for general readers looking to learn more about their favorite star or for those seeking information on groundbreaking members of the gay and lesbian community. Zusammenfassung With her highly rated daily talk show! a lucrative ad campaign with American Express! and a successful turn as Oscar host to her credit! Ellen DeGeneres has become one of America's leading female comedians. This volume explores the many faces of the groundbreaking star. Inhaltsverzeichnis Series Foreword Foreword Timeline: Events in the Life of Ellen DeGeneres Chapter 1 The Birth of a Star Chapter 2 Striking Out on Her Own Chapter 3 A Funny Thing Happened Chapter 4 The Puppy Episode Chapter 5 Yup, Im Gay. Chapter 6 The Aftermath Chapter 7 Bouncing Back Chapter 8 Just Keep Dancing Appendix A Awards Bibliography ...

Product details

• Authors: Lisa Iannucci, Lisa Iannucci-Brinkley
• Publisher: Greenwood Press
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 7 to 17
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 30.11.2008
• EAN: 9780313353703
• ISBN: 978-0-313-35370-3
• No. of pages: 105
• Dimensions: 152 mm x 241 mm x 13 mm
• Series: Greenwood Biographies; Greenwood Biographies
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Art > Photography, film, video, TV; Social sciences, law, business > Social sciences (general); Television, PERFORMING ARTS / Television / General, BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Entertainment & Performing Arts, PERFORMING ARTS / Acting & Auditioning, Individual actors & performers, Biography: arts & entertainment, Biography: arts and entertainment, Individual actors and performers, LGBTQ Studies