comedians

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Ellen DeGeneres

2010
Learn about the life and career of Ellen DeGeneres, a prominent newsmaker through quotes from individuals, friends and critics.

Last words

2009
Provides autobiographical stories from comedian George Carlin in which he recounts personal experiences and reflects on his fifty-year career, along with biographical content from Carlin's friend Tony Hendra, to cover the entire span of his life, from birth until his death in 2008.

Charlie Chaplin

genius of the cinema
2003
Chronicles the life of cinema legend Charlie Chaplin in text and five hundred photos, covering his difficult childhood, his love affairs, his family life with his last wife, Oona, and the making of his films.

Belushi

a biography
2005
An illustrated photographic biography of actor and comedian John Belushi containing personal testimonies from friends, family members, and fellow comedians.

Charlie Chaplin

1995
Focuses on the life, career, and contributions of actor-comedian Charlie Chaplin.

Keep laughing

1991
A famous comedian attempts a reunion with the teenage son he abandoned years ago.

Rosie O' Donnell

America's favorite grown-up kid
2000
A biography of the comedian, talk show personality, and awards show host.

Bob Hope

master of entertainment
1974
A brief biography of the entertainer and comedian emphasizing the events of his more than forty-year career in show business.

Bill Cosby, making America laugh and learn

1983
A biography of the comedian and educator, originally from North Philadelphia, who is known as the creator of Fat Albert, Weird Harold, and other characters based on his childhood experiences.

Sir Charlie Chaplin

the funniest man in the world
2010
Chronicles the life and accomplishments of Charlie Chaplin, describing the silent film star and director's impoverished childhood in London and his rise to fame in Hollywood and within the film industry.

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