Ernie:
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We wept at his Oscar-winning role in Marty . . .we gasped when he took on Frank Sinatra in From Here to Eternity . . .we were riveted by his compelling performances in The Dirty Dozen, Bad Day at Black Rock, and Ice Station Zebra . . .and we laughed at his television sitcom McHale's Navy. We loved all of Ernest Borgnine's many portrayals, but what did we know about the man behind the famous roles? Now for the first time, he tells us in his own words the fascinating story of his life in this witty, candid, and revealing memoir. For more than fifty years, Ernest–or «Ernie» as he's known to his friends–has been one of the most recognized, celebrated stars in Hollywood as well as a respected, talented actor, and a living legend. Stretching from his childhood as the son of Italian immigrants to a spectacular career that is still thriving in his 91st year, from the early days of live TV to the voiceovers for The Simpsons and SpongeBob SquarePants, Ernie tells of the trials and tribulations on his road to fame, the friendships he shared with some of the silver screen's biggest stars, and the glamorous leading ladies he loved. Acclaimed for his ability to play sensitive and tough-guy roles equally well, he was also famous for squaring off against some of Hollywood's most formidable actresses–including Bette Davis in A Catered Affair and Joan Crawford in Johnny Guitar. Recalling his experiences starring in classic movies such as The Poseidon Adventure, The Wild Bunch, and Escape from New York, he reveals personal insights and irresistible stories about cinema's greatest icons–including Spencer Tracy, James Stewart, Kirk Douglas, Montgomery Clift, Gary Cooper, Janet Leigh, Raquel Welch, Gene Hackman, Rock Hudson, Sammy Davis, Jr., Tony Curtis, Alan Ladd, Glenn Ford, and Burt Lancaster. And with characteristic frankness, he also talks about his off-screen loves and passions. A must for every film buff, Ernie: An Autobiography is a fascinating memoir–filled with secrets, well-remembered details, and never-before-told stories–of a star who has thrived in the changing world of Hollywood for more than half a century, and endeared himself to legions of fans everywhere. «(Borgnine's) anecdotes are gleefully self-deprecating. . .he comes off as the kind of guy you'd like to have a beer with.» – NY Post "With astute observations on the Hollywood hierarchy and tales about everyone from Lee Marvin and Steve McQueen to Bette Davis and Kim Novak, (Borgnine) writes with an unassuming, no-nonsense tone. His love of filmmaking and his respect for his fellow actors permeates the pages of this engaging and satisfying memoir." – Publishers Weekly "Modest and sweet. . .nicely boiled. Borgnine neither lashes out nor pulls punches." – Entertainment Weekly ". . .a satisfying detailed account of a decades-long career that also included memorable roles in durable blockbusters like The Wild Bunch and The Poseidon Adventure. He comes across as an unspoiled, nice guy who enjoyed his success. . .One of the finest unghosted Hollywood autobiographies." –ALA Booklist "A super read. . . Ernie: The Autobiography by Ernest Borgnine is as nifty as he is." –Cindy Adams, NY Post
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Ernest Borgnine. Ernie:
ERNIE
Ernest Borgnine
Contents
Foreword
Preface
Chapter 1. In the Beginning…
Chapter 2. Welcome to America
Chapter 3. Back Home
Chapter 4. Connecticut Memories
Chapter 5. A Little Family History
Chapter 6. Borgnine’s Navy
Chapter 7. Adventures at Sea
Chapter 8. Home Again…but Not for Long
Chapter 9. Postwar Blues
Chapter 10. All the World Really Is a Stage
Chapter 11. Escape to New York
Chapter 12. Escape to L.A
Chapter 13. From Here to Eternity…and Beyond
Chapter 14. Go West, Young Family
Chapter 15. Good Day at Black Rock
Chapter 16. Several Close Calls
Chapter I 7. Oscar and Me
Chapter 18. A Piece of No Action
Chapter 19. Talkin’ Pictures, Part One
Chapter 20. Talkin’ Pictures, Part Two
Chapter 21. Talkin’ Pictures, Part Three: Abroad
Chapter 22. At Sea Again: McHale’s Navy Is Launched
Chapter 23. Everything’s Coming Up Roses—Not
Chapter 24. The Fourth Estate
Chapter 25. Back to the Big Screen
Chapter 26. Back in the Saddle, Big-Time
Chapter 27. Things Go Downhill for a While
Chapter 28. Clowning Around
Chapter 29. The Poseidon Adventure (1972)
Chapter 30. Havin’ More Fun
Chapter 31. Tova
Chapter 32. This ’n’ That
Chapter 33. Back in the Sandals Again
Chapter 34. Sam Peckinpah Again…and Beyond
Chapter 35. A Couple of Good Friends
Chapter 36. Back to Work
Chapter 37. Going Home to TV
Chapter 38. And Now for Some Things Completely Different
Chapter 39. More Special Folk
Chapter 40. Dedicated to the Ones I Love
Chapter 41. Odds and the End
Acknowledgments
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the autobiography
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