Download or read book Supporting Actors in Motion Pictures written by Dr. Roger L. Gordon and published by Dorrance Publishing. This book was released on 2018-01-23 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Supporting Actors in Motion Pictures By: Dr. Roger L. Gordon Supporting Actors in Motion Pictures is a compilation of biographies of supporting actors that spans from the advent of sound through the present day. Supporting actors, known also as character actors, often play in roles that complement the lead with comedy, drama, or other means, and are the backbone of any good film, television program, or stage performance. This book contains over 300 biographies that highlight the careers of the many talented actors and actresses that have appeared on the big screen throughout the past 100 years.