Lee Marvin: His Films and Career

By Robert J. Lentz

Book Overview

Lee Marvin did not receive his first starring film role until he was 40, but in three short years--following the successes of Cat Ballou (for which he won the Academy Award as Best Actor), The Professionals and especially The Dirty Dozen--he was the most popular film actor in America. Marvin was a fascinating man, a loving husband and father, and one of the most natural, effective actors of his time.

This is a comprehensive reference of the Oscar-winning actor's work. It includes biographical information on Marvin, an analysis of each of his 64 movies, chapters on his two television shows (M Squad and Lawbreaker), a listing of his television appearances, and a complete filmography (which includes video availability). The work is supplemented with dozens of photographs and film stills.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0786426063
• ISBN13: 9780786426065
• Release Date: January 2006
• Publisher: McFarland & Company
• Length: 238 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.9" x 10.0"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher