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Do You Know Who I Am? Tim Pigott-Smith

Do You Know Who I Am? By Tim Pigott-Smith

Do You Know Who I Am? by Tim Pigott-Smith


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Do You Know Who I Am? Summary

Do You Know Who I Am?: A Memoir by Tim Pigott-Smith

From his appearance as Ronald Merrick in the television adaptation of The Jewel in the Crown to his recent role in the hit play King Charles III, Tim Pigott-Smith has been recognised as one of Britain's most loved contemporary actors. On stage his work encompassed the Bristol Old Vic, Royal Shakespeare Company, National Theatre, West End and Broadway. He acted with Jeremy Irons, Charles Dance, Anthony Hopkins, Michael Caine, Peggy Ashcroft and Judi Dench and collaborated with a host of famous directors, from his late friend Howard Davies, to John Huston and Peter Hall. In his memoir, Do You Know Who I Am?, Pigott-Smith describes the actor's craft with witty anecdotes and fascinating insight. He recalls his childhood and early beginnings in the paint shop at the RSC Stratford, the life of a jobbing actor in 1960s and 70s London, strange meetings with glamorous Hollywood producers, filming a football match with Pele in Hungary, the epic Indian saga of The Jewel in the Crown and more recent projects such as Mike Bartlett's King Charles III, first performed at the Almeida Theatre and later transferred to Wyndham's Theatre in the West End, Broadway and to film. What is the story of Judi Dench and the black glove? What was it like to visit Michael Caine's LA mansion? How does one produce the character of the complex and unforgettable Corporal Merrick? Humorously written, warm, engaging and accompanied by black and white photographs, Do You Know Who I Am? is an entertaining memoir from one of our great acting talents. Tim Pigott-Smith died in April 2017, shortly before this book was published, having passed final proofs for press.

Do You Know Who I Am? Reviews

Charming and engrossing ... This is a memoir that young actors should read to understand the graft needed to succeed. Pigott-Smith writes how he acts: with precision and panache. * Sunday Times *
Exquisitely written ... Tim was such a remarkable man and a remarkable actor. Now it is clear he was a remarkable writer too. * Dame Judi Dench *

About Tim Pigott-Smith

Tim Pigott-Smith OBE was a British actor who trained at the Bristol Old Vic before beginning a career in theatre, television and film including King Lear, King Charles III, The Jewel in the Crown, Enron, Pygmalion, Sherlock Holmes, The Chief, Miranda, Escape to Victory, Quantum of Solace, Clash of the Titans and V for Vendetta. He died shortly before this book was published, in April 2017.

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GOR008282698
9781472934246
1472934245
Do You Know Who I Am?: A Memoir by Tim Pigott-Smith
Used - Very Good
Hardback
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
2017-05-04
352
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