Synopses & Reviews
With her Academy Award nominations in 1997 for her stunning performance as Queen Victoria in Mrs. Brown and in 1998 as Queen Elizabeth in Shakespeare in Love, as well as the lead role in David Hare's Amy's View on Broadway and her interpretation of "M" in recent James Bond films, Dench has quickly become one of America's most respected and sought-after stars. First acclaimed in England in 1960 as the Juliet of her generation, Dench has triumphed in a career which encompasses most of the great Shakespearean leads as well as a variety of television and big-screen roles. This authorized, affectionate biography contains many of Dame Judi's own reminiscences and includes a postscript in which she recounts her triumph at the latest Oscar ceremony, her return to Broadway after 40 years, and her role in Franco Zeffirelli's film, Tea with Mussolini.
Synopsis
In this authorized, affectionate biography, the first time she has cooperated in the telling of her story, Dench talks of those who have most influenced her work and her way of life and reflects upon her most illustrious career, including her recent ascent to superstar status in America.