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On Acting... and life
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William B. Davis' On Acting... and life: A New Look at an Old Craft is now available in print and ebook from most major online retailers.
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Early Praise
"This book celebrates a lifetime’s passion and commitment to the mysterious realm of acting... It’s a history lesson and an inspiration, reminding the discouraged actor that you never know what’s coming round the corner so be prepared and keep the faith. Gold!"
-Rosemary Dunsmore, leading Canadian acting teacher and actor
"It’s possible you will become a better actor after reading Bill; it’s also possible you will become a better person."
-David Duchovny, star of The X-Files
"Bill Davis’ On Acting is a fascinating tapestry of a life dedicated not only to the Art, but also to do a deeper philosophical grasp of our work."
-Brian Cox, BAFTA award winner and star of Succession
"Bill’s vast experience, on stage, screen and as a teacher is more than impressive, it’s a rarity in our culture of instant fame."
-Chris Carter, creator of The X-Files
"An entertaining, down-to-earth remembrance and a fine guide for actors seeking to master their craft."
-Kirkus Reviews
-Rosemary Dunsmore, leading Canadian acting teacher and actor
"It’s possible you will become a better actor after reading Bill; it’s also possible you will become a better person."
-David Duchovny, star of The X-Files
"Bill Davis’ On Acting is a fascinating tapestry of a life dedicated not only to the Art, but also to do a deeper philosophical grasp of our work."
-Brian Cox, BAFTA award winner and star of Succession
"Bill’s vast experience, on stage, screen and as a teacher is more than impressive, it’s a rarity in our culture of instant fame."
-Chris Carter, creator of The X-Files
"An entertaining, down-to-earth remembrance and a fine guide for actors seeking to master their craft."
-Kirkus Reviews
William B. DavisAfter decades of working as a theatre director and actor in Canada, the UK, and the US, William B. Davis rose to prominence as the Cigarette Smoking Man on TV’s The X-Files. Besides appearing in numerous other TV shows and movies, including Upload and The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, Davis also founded his own acting school, the William Davis Centre for Actors’ Study.
Davis has written one other book, a memoir entitled Where There’s Smoke . . . The Musings of a Cigarette Smoking Man. He lives in Vancouver, B.C., with his wife. For more information, please visit www.williambdavis.com. |