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Lawrence Tierney Bio Etches Vivid Portrait of Hollywood’s Real-Life Tough Guy
A review of Burt Kearns' new book about character actor Lawrence Tierney.
Donald Liebenson is a Chicago-based film critic, entertainment writer and DVD reviewer. He has been published in The Chicago Tribune, The Chicago Sun-Times, Printer's Row Journal, Los Angeles Times, Movieline and Entertainment Weekly. He also contributed to VideoHound's Cult Flicks & Trash Pics and Sci-Fi Experience; Your Quantum Guide to the Video Universe, and The International Dictionary of Films and Filmmakers, Volume 3: Actors and Actresses.
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A review of Burt Kearns' new book about character actor Lawrence Tierney.
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Highlights of the recently wrapped 2021 Santa Barbara Film Festival.
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