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Garry O'Connor

Biography

Garry O'Connor

Garry O'Connor is a biographer and novelist, noted for his publications on theatrical and literary figures. He has written acclaimed biographies of Laurence Olivier, Ralph Richardson, Paul Scofield, Peggy Ashcroft and Alec Guinness. O'Connor has written and presented programs for radio, including "Campion's Ghost" for Radio 4, adapted from his novel about John Donne.

Garry O'Connor

Books by Garry O'Connor

Ian McKellen: A Biography
by Garry O'Connor - Biography, Nonfiction

In 2001, Ian McKellen put on the robe and pointed hat of a wizard named Gandalf and won a place in the hearts of Tolkien fans worldwide. Though his role in the film adaptation of Lord of the Rings introduced him to a new audience, McKellen had a thriving career a lifetime before his visit to Middle Earth. Add to all this his tireless political activism in the cause of gay equality, and you have a veritable phenomenon. Garry O’Connor’s biography probes the heart of the actor, recreating his greatest stage roles and exploring his personal life. IAN McKELLEN will show readers what makes a great actor tick. His life story has been a constantly developing drama, and this biography is the next chapter.