Books like Reagan by Marc Eliot
Marc Eliot’s biography unearths the hidden chapters of Ronald Reagan’s early life, focusing on the thirty‑year span he spent as a Hollywood actor, union activist, and romantic figure. Drawing from original research and never‑before‑published interviews, the book traces Reagan’s film and television work alongside icons such as Bette Davis, Ann Sheridan, and Ginger Rogers. It also explores his bachelor days with Hollywood stars, his marriages to Jane Wyman and Nancy (Davis) Bruce, and his controversial eight years as president of the Screen Actors Guild. Eliot examines Reagan’s friendships with Jimmy Stewart, William Holden, and the “Irish Mafia,” while highlighting the crucial influence of agent Lew Wasserman in crafting the Reagan persona that would later propel him to national leadership. Set against the glamorous yet competitive backdrop of Hollywood’s Golden Age, the biography offers a nuanced portrait that illuminates the origins of the American legend.
First publish date: 2008
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Celebrity Biography
Authors: Marc Eliot
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