After 15 books about somebody else (mostly alter ego Charlie Farquharson) plus one book by his drag-queen character, Charlie's rich city cousin Valerie Rosedale, Don Harron now presents the story of his 77-year stint in the entertainment business.
The actor's colourful career includes such highlights as making money in 1935 as a 10-year-old cartoonist doing mother-and-son banquets; winning an ACTRA Award as best radio host for "Morningside"; six stage shows on Broadway, three in London's West End, and 10 years of Shakespeare in three countries; a Gemini Award for lifetime achievement; writing the lyrics for five musicals, including "Anne of Green Gables"; and being appointed to the Canadian Country Music Hall of Honours due to his appearances on "Hee Haw."
Whether playing a serious stage role or hamming it up as Charlie Farquharson, Harron is always insightful and provides a unique perspective on a long life in the entertainment business.
After 15 books about somebody else (mostly alter ego Charlie Farquharson) plus one book by his drag-queen character, Charlie's rich city cousin Valerie Rosedale, Don Harron now presents the story of his 77-year stint in the entertainment business.
The actor's colourful career includes such highlights as making money in 1935 as a 10-year-old cartoonist doing mother-and-son banquets; winning an ACTRA Award as best radio host for "Morningside"; six stage shows on Broadway, three in London's West End, and 10 years of Shakespeare in three countries; a Gemini Award for lifetime achievement; writing the lyrics for five musicals, including "Anne of Green Gables"; and being appointed to the Canadian Country Music Hall of Honours due to his appearances on "Hee Haw."
Whether playing a serious stage role or hamming it up as Charlie Farquharson, Harron is always insightful and provides a unique perspective on a long life in the entertainment business.
Imprint | Dundurn Press |
Country of origin | Canada |
Release date | November 2012 |
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Authors | Don Harron |
Dimensions | 229 x 152 x 25mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Electronic book text - Windows |
Pages | 440 |
ISBN-13 | 978-1-4597-0552-4 |
Barcode | 9781459705524 |
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LSN | 1-4597-0552-1 |