T borgnine autobiography

In this book he shares his own life story, shedding light on both his private and professional life.
In this book he shares his own life story, shedding light on both his private and professional life.
A must for every film buff, An Autobiography is a fascinating memoir--filled with secrets, well-remembered details, and never-before-told stories.

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Ernest Borgnine: The Autobiography

March 3, 2011

This is a wonderful, wonderful autobiography — very easy and entertaining to read, the tone very conversational, as though the reader is sitting at Ernie's knee as he talks about his life. It's not bogged down with dry facts, with tons of names and dates, as I've seen in other biographies; there are plenty of well-known names mentioned, of course, but they're mentioned only when the people were a big part of the story being told. Also, the voice is very generous and warmhearted, as Ernie never seems to have a bad thing to say about anyone. You can tell that he genuinely likes people, and people genuinely like him.

I got to see this firsthand at the book signing where I purchased this book — yes, mine is an autographed copy — as he charmed the HUGE group of people that came to see him and a playing of his movie Marty. He told stories that made them laugh and smile and FEEL. Then, with great patience and good humor, he signed books for a great long line of people, long past what I myself could have endured, until the last few peo

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Ernie: The Autobiography
by Ernest Borgnine
9780806529417
$24.95
Citadel Press
August 2008

My favorite quote: "I've gone from a working stiff who didn't want to set the world on fire, who just wanted to keep his nuts warm, to where I am."

I just finished reading Ernie's autobiography and gee was it swell! Written in a conversational style, you feel like Ernie is sitting right down next to you telling you in person the stories of his life and his movies. He's upbeat all the way through. Some have criticized this as being a major flaw in the book, but I think it just makes it more authentic. Ernie's a happy-go-lucky Italian guy who's led a long and interesting life and why wouldn't the writing reflect that? Why do biographies and autobiographies always have to be down and dirty tell-alls? Grab a nice hot beverage and snuggle up to a book that will keep you in high spirits as you take a journey through the life of one extraordinary hard-working and upbeat actor!

I only have one critique to make. And it's not about the book or its author (or ghost writer if there is one). It's a

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Ernest Borgnine

American actor (1917–2012)

"Borgnine" redirects here. For the Norwegian-born American businesswoman, see Tova Borgnine. For the hamlet in Switzerland, see Borgnone.

Ernest Borgnine (BORG-nyne; born Ermes Effron Borgnino; January 24, 1917 – July 8, 2012) was an American actor whose career spanned over six decades. He was noted for his gruff but relaxed voice and gap-toothed Cheshire Cat grin.^[2] A popular performer, he also appeared as a guest on numerous talk shows and as a panelist on several game shows.

Borgnine's film career began in 1951 and included supporting roles in China Corsair (1951), From Here to Eternity (1953), Vera Cruz (1954), Bad Day at Black Rock (1955), and The Wild Bunch (1969). He also played the unconventional lead in many films, winning the Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in Marty (1955), which won the Academy Award for Best Picture. Borgnine starred as the title character in the sitcom McHale's Navy (1962–1966) and co-starred as Dominic Santini in the action series Airwolf (1984–1986).