comedians

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comedians

Adam Sandler

2000
A biography of the actor-comedian who emerged from "Saturday Night Live" to become a movie superstar in such films as "The Wedding Singer, " "Happy Gilmore, " and "The Waterboy.".

Roseanne

1998
Chronicles the life of the famous television star and her struggles to overcome many obstacles, including alleged child abuse, teen pregnancy, institutionalization, and mental instability.

Whoopi Goldberg

her journey from poverty to megastardom
1997
A biography of African-American entertainer Whoopi Goldberg discussing her early life in the racially mixed Chelsea district in New York City, her career as a stand-up comic, her successful film career, and her personal life.

Tim Allen

1998
Presents a biography of the star of the television show "Home Improvement, " focusing on how he turned his life around after serving a prison sentence for selling illegal drugs.

Bill Cosby

entertainer and activist
2010
Provides an overview of the life and career of comedian and actor Bill Cosby, discussing his childhood, television series, comedic talents, stand-up routines, and charity work.

Adam Sandler

celebrity with heart
2011
"A biography of American comedian and actor Adam Sandler"--Provided by publisher.

Whoopi Goldberg

comedian and movie star
1999
Examines the life and career of the versatile actress and comedian who overcame a drug addiction and became the first black female Academy Award winner since 1939.

George Lopez

comedian and TV star
2006
A biography of comedian and actor George Lopez, discussing his difficult childhood, his determination to become a comedian after being inspired by Freddie Prinze, his marriage, and the success that finally came when a television show was developed based on his Latin American family.

Bill Cosby

1999
Examines the life and show business career of Bill Cosby.

Mike Myers

2000
A biography of the comic actor who became popular on "Saturday Night Live" and went on to star in such movies as "Wayne's World" and "Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery.".

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