Anthony perkins biography book

Though Anthony Perkins played roles as diverse as a lawman of the old West in The Tin Star and Eugene Grant in the play Look Homeward Angel, he is best remembered for his performance as the maniacal son of a monstrous mother in Psycho. In Split Image, Charles Winecoff explains how Psycho pigeon-holed Perkins into similar roles and stagnated his professional life. His private life was equally. Split Image insightfully and comprehensively documents the life of Anthony Perkins, who was forced to act the part of a sexy ladies' man while privately struggling with his own homosexuality. Years of careful research and more than interviews with prominent Hollywood figures went into this insightful book. of photos. Early years First steps Professional growth Public recognition Peak period Later years Public interest Professional activity Media attention
Split Image: The Life of Anthony Perkins: Winecoff, Charles: Books - Split Image insightfully and comprehensively documents the life of this brilliant actor who was forever struggling to find himself while paying the high price of fame. Hollywood figures such as Tab Hunter, Gregory Peck, Dominick Dunne, Janet Leigh, and Mary Tyler Moore help Winecoff plumb the twists.