Best Selling Actor & Entertainer Biographies
Actor and entertainer biographies are a popular genre of non-fiction writing that provides readers with an in-depth look at the lives and careers of their favorite celebrities. These books often cover everything from the star's early life and career beginnings to their rise to fame and their personal life. Some of the most popular actor and entertainer biographies include:
The Woman in Me
By Meg Ryan
In this New York Times bestseller, Meg Ryan shares her personal journey from small-town girl to Hollywood star. She writes about her early life in Fairfield, Connecticut, her struggles with dyslexia, and her decision to pursue a career in acting. She also discusses her relationships with her family and friends, her experiences on the set of some of her most famous films, and her thoughts on fame and success.
Links to Best Selling Actor & Entertainer Biographies
- The Woman in Me (paid link)
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
By Maya Angelou
This Pulitzer Prize-winning memoir tells the story of Maya Angelou's childhood and adolescence in the segregated South. She writes about her experiences with racism, poverty, and abuse, as well as her determination to overcome these obstacles and achieve her dreams. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings is a powerful and moving account of one woman's journey to self-discovery and empowerment.
The Autobiography of Malcolm X
By Malcolm X and Alex Haley
This autobiography tells the story of Malcolm X's life, from his early years in Omaha, Nebraska, to his rise to prominence as a leader of the Nation of Islam. Malcolm X writes about his experiences with racism, poverty, and crime, as well as his conversion to Islam and his work to promote black nationalism. The Autobiography of Malcolm X is a powerful and provocative account of one man's journey from self-hatred to self-acceptance.
Just Kids
By Patti Smith
This memoir tells the story of Patti Smith's early years in New York City, where she met and fell in love with photographer Robert Mapplethorpe. Smith writes about their struggles to make it as artists in the 1970s, their relationship with each other, and their eventual breakup. Just Kids is a beautiful and moving account of a young woman's coming of age in a time of great change.
The Dirt
By Mötley Crüe
This autobiography tells the story of Mötley Crüe's rise to fame and their subsequent fall from grace. The band members write about their early years in Los Angeles, their struggles with addiction and excess, and their eventual breakup. The Dirt is a wild and raucous account of one of the most notorious rock bands of all time.