Anthony Perkins

Perkins was being groomed to replace the late James Dean as a romantic leading man in Hollywood. But his landmark performance as Norman Bates in Hitchcock's Psycho destroyed his chance and off-screen life equally as secretive, conflicted, and fractured. Compelling and surprising, here is the first in-depth look at the double life of one of the world's most recognisable film stars. Insightfully documents the life of Anthony Perkins, who was forced to act the part of ladies' man while struggling with his own homosexuality. 27/10/2005

This is the biography of Anthony Perkins, best known for his role as Norman Bates in Psycho. Like his infamous character, Perkins was a loner with a fear of women stemming from his dominant mother, and most of his life was a struggle; but he is also revealed as a charming and talented man.

Anthony Perkins is best known for playing Norman Bates in Psycho. Its notoriety and success ensured he remained one of filmdom's most recognisable faces for the rest of his life... and beyond. Yet there were those (Perkins included) who felt he never truly shook the screen persona of the knife-wielding, mother-obsessed, cross-dressing psychopath, and he was often labelled on the strength of his most notorious role - thus giving a distorted view of a career which spanned four decades and almost sixty movies. In More Than A Psycho: The Complete Films Of Anthony Perkins, Dawn and Jonathon Dabell take a closer look at the actor's entire body of work. Their book provides cast and crew details, an extensive image gallery, background information and considered critical analysis for every title. Perkins was, they argue, more than just a prominent screen villain - his talent and versatility went much further, his wider oeuvre encompassing everything from romance to comedy, war to western, musical to sci-fi. With a foreword by highly regarded film and pop culture historian Paul Talbot, this is the essential guide to the career of Anthony Perkins.

In 1960 Anthony Perkins' portrayal of Norman Bates in Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho destroyed his burgeoning career as a romantic leading man. His performance became a landmark in motion picture history -- creating an image that paralleled an off-screen life equally as secretive & conflicted. His constant struggle with his homosexuality resulted in a desperate search for acceptance. His attempts to create a new image for himself as a conventional family man were cut short by his death from AIDS in 1992. This biography includes interviews with more than 300 of Perkins' friends, co-stars, relatives, & lovers, & is filled with anecdotes about Orson Welles, Audrey Hepburn, Rock Hudson, etc. Photos.

Perfect for fans of PD James, Ann Cleeves and Donna Leon, this haunting insight into the mind of a pathological criminal is one of multi-million copy and SUNDAY TIMES bestselling author Ruth Rendell's most terrifying novels... 'Rendell is unrivalled at depicting psychologically warped people and at creating unease through the simplest things. This is another triumph' -- Observer 'Wonderful at exploring the dark corners of the human mind, and the way private fantasies can clash and explode into terrifying violence' -- Daily Mail 'Brilliantly written' -- ***** Reader review 'Absolutely fantastic!' -- ***** Reader review 'Mesmerizing' -- ***** Reader review 'Intensely absorbing' -- ***** Reader review ************************************************************************** Arthur Johnson doesn't look like a murderous psychopath; he is a mild-mannered man who has never known how to talk to women. Years of loneliness has warped his mind, turning his desire for a woman's love and respect into a pathological need for carefully controlled violence. Locked in the cellar of his building is the perfect willing victim, a woman who can be murdered over and over again, a woman who waits for Arthur every night...a mannequin in the form of a female. But when a young scholar of psychopathic personalities moves in downstairs and Arthur's mannequin disappears, where will he turn to satisfy his urgent craving for violence?

Perkins, a former chief economist at a Boston strategic-consulting firm, confesses he was an "economic hit man" for 10 years, helping U.S. intelligence agencies and multinationals cajole and blackmail foreign leaders into serving U.S. foreign policy and awarding lucrative contracts to American business.

A 1950s matinee screen idol speaks about the scandals, successes, and sacrifices he experienced as the pin-up boy for millions of teenage girls and how he dealt with the reality of hiding his homosexuality. Reprint.

At first glance the two actors seem worlds apart: pere Osgood the last word in worldly sophistication and fils Anthony the ultimate in incorrigible boyishness. Yet beneath the surface run common currents--a penchant for choosing risky projects, recurring problems with typecasting, a gift for fleshing out underwritten roles. Even the famous twitch runs in the family. Illustrated with more than 100 photos, this comprehensive, chronological survey of the careers of Osgood and Anthony Perkins includes not only all of their film and Broadway performances but also virtually all road, summer stock, radio and television work. Even their formative years in college productions are covered, as are Anthony's brief stints as pop singer, director, screenwriter and songwriter. Extensive credits are cited for each work. Quotes and reminiscences are interwoven into the text, written in an essay format.

This book heralds a new generation of Christians who are more than bold…they are fearless! No Fear draws you inside the stories of young, ordinary believers who, despite incredible opposition, courageously stand up for God’s truth. Tony Perkins pairs each story with a biblical example and gives practical ideas for building a “no fear” perspective every day. Today, followers of Jesus Christ face more opposition to their beliefs than any generation in American history. Yet even in such a hostile cultural and political environment, it is an exciting time to stand firm in the faith. You have been chosen to live in this important hour, and reading these stories will inspire you to the same kind of courage. So what are you waiting for? “Tony Perkins has discovered a new generation of young people who love following God more than the crowd...You will discover there is still hope for America and the world after reading their stories in No Fear!” —Todd Starnes, Fox News Channel “No Fear...is a must-read book that will inspire a courageous heart in tomorrow’s movers and shakers. —Dana Loesch, nationally syndicated radio host, author, host BlazeTV “As the world continues to spiral into an anti-Christian age, it’s important to empower our young people with the strength and conviction to hold fast to the teachings of Christ, and No Fear does just that.” —Dr. Jack Graham, Senior Pastor, Prestonwood Baptist Church Includes discussion questions after each chapter.

Loaded with new Anthony Perkins features. This book is your ultimate resource for Anthony Perkins. Here you will find the most up-to-date 138 Success Facts, Information, and much more. In easy to read chapters, with extensive references and links to get you to know all there is to know about Anthony Perkins's Early life, Career and Personal life right away. A quick look inside: Lila Crane - Fictional biography, Torben Meyer - Middle years, The Actress, Une ravissante idiote, 1974 in film - Notable films released in 1974, Stephen Sondheim - Film and TV, Marisa Berenson - Personal life, Marlène Jobert - Filmography, Friendly Persuasion (film) - Awards, 1989 in film - E-K, The Godfather - Casting, Sonny Corleone - Behind the scenes, Remember My Name (film), Psycho III - Cast, Une ravissante idiote - Cast, Psycho (film series) - Legacy, 1984 in film - Notable films released in 1984, Adaptations of The Picture of Dorian Gray - Film and television, Marion Crane - Fictional character biography, North Sea Hijack, The Psycho Legacy - Release, Columbia University School of General Studies - Alumni of the School of General Studies and its precursors, Murder on the Orient Express - Murder on the Orient Express (1974), Look Homeward, Angel (play) - Broadway Opening Night Cast, WUSA (film), Carousel Theater, Psycho (1960 film) - Sequels and remakes, The Graduate - Casting, Winter Kills (film), Catch-22 (film), 1958 in film - Notable films released in 1958, Crimes of Passion (1984 film) - Cast, The Actress - Cast, Richard Benjamin - Life and career, Edge of Sanity (film) - Cast, The Psycho Legacy - Cast, Escape (radio program) - Adaptations, 1973 in film - Notable films released in 1973, and much more...