Ellen DeGeneres: A Biography

by Lisa Iannucci and Lisa Iannucci-Brinkley

Book Overview

In 1997 Ellen DeGeneres made television history when she came out to the American public on her nationally syndicated sitcom. In spite of the controversy stirred by this personal revelation, Ellen DeGeneres has gone on to become on one the most popular personalities in Hollywood. With her own highly rated daily talk show, a lucrative ad campaign with American Express, and a successful turn as Oscar host to her credit, she has become one of America's...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0313353700
• ISBN13: 9780313353703
• Release Date: November 2008
• Publisher: Greenwood
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.1" x 9.1"

Customer Reviews

An informed and informative introduction to the life and accomplishments of Ellen DeGeneres

Inviting people to be a part of our lives through their images on our television screens has made us feel curious about and somehow involved in the lives of celebrities. "Ellen DeGeneres: A Biography" by independent scholar Lisa Iannucci is an informed and informative introduction to the life and accomplishments of Ellen DeGeneres who is one of America's best known (and liked) female comedians. In 1997 Ellen made dramatic (and comedic) history when she announced to the world that she was a lesbian. Although initially it cost her a very successful weekly sitcom, she went on to become successful as an entertainer in films, daily talk shows, advertising campaign spokesperson. Her personal life is the stuff of tabloids. All this adult success arising from a troubled childhood. "Ellen DeGeneres: A Biography" is enhanced with a list of her awards and a bibliography for further study, making it an ideal addition to community library Biography collections and a 'must read' for her legions of enthusiastic fans.