Audrey Hepburn: A Bio-Bibliography

Though starring in only some 20 films and two engagements on Broadway, Audrey Hepburn earned her reputation through the quality of her work rather than the number of her performances. She was never driven by her career, and took years off between movies to spend with her family. As a child growing up in Arnhem, when the Nazis invaded Holland, Hepburn witnessed the tragedy of war first-hand, and her experiences led to a strong devotion to humanitarian causes. This bio-bibliography chronicles the career of Audrey Hepburn and sheds light on her private life. The brief biography included in the volume surveys her experiences and provides a context for her work as a performer. The entries that follow are devoted to her individual performances and include credit and cast information, plot synopses, excerpts from reviews and critical commentary on her work. Entries are grouped into chapters devoted to her stage, film, radio and television appearances, while appendices list her awards. An annotated bibliography lists and describes sources of additional information.