Bibliograph

Chris Rock, comedian and actor, Philip Wolny

Type

Label

Chris Rock, comedian and actor, Philip Wolny

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

resource.biographical

individual biography

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Chris Rock

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1031040218

Responsibility statement

Philip Wolny

Series statement

Influential lives

Sub title

comedian and actor

Summary

The greatest entertainers of our time often combine talent, instincts, hard work, and perseverance. Chris Rock has drawn on all four to become one of the most revered, respected, and consistently successful comedians of the last two decades. This book explores his roots, highs and lows, and recent work, including his milestones in stand-up, television, and film, and his maturation as a directorial talent. Vivid imagery, memorable quotes, a career timeline, and more round out this fascinating narrative of striving for success and maintaining creative integrity, making it a compelling biography for comedy fans and casual readers alike

Table Of Contents

Introduction -- A Rock grows in Brooklyn -- A rising star -- Live, from New York--it's Chris Rock! -- Bringing the Pain -- At the top of his game -- A cut above the rest -- Up close and personal -- If it ain't new, it's trhough!

Target audience

adolescent

Classification