In the Volume

Alex Hyde-White

Description

This memoir chronicles the life of actor Alex Hyde-White who also produced two films and hundreds of audiobooks through his label, Punch Audio.
London born author Alex Hyde-White’s English father named him Punch, hoping it would be lucky, and he started his life as a precocious son of a rather famous actor. In In the Volume, actor Hyde-White shares his story from Hollywood’s front lines, which spans more than four decades of the most transformational period in film and television history.
This memoir chronicles Hyde-White’s early life growing up in England; moving to Palm Springs in the 1960’s; graduating from high school at sixteen; getting started in Hollywood; working as a cab driver, bartender, waiter, and ski shop clerk while looking for acting gigs; playing his first part in a movie as the photographer in The Toy; and more, acting in some huge box office hits.
In the Volume reveals Hyde-White’s journey, at times majestic, magical, wondrous, and fulfilling. These intimate tales of triumph and failure offer both caution and inspiration.

Sujets

• Performing Arts
• Palm Springs, California
• Biography
• Entertainment
• Palm Springs
• Autobiography
• London
• Hollywood

Informations

• Publié par: Archway Publishing
• Date de parution: 29 septembre 2022
• Nombre de lectures: 0
• EAN13: 9781665730358
• Langue: English
• Poids de l'ouvrage: 1 Mo

Extrait

I am happy to have witnessed the growth of the child I have known since he stood up to walk… who has endlessly pursued a myriad of art forms which he incorporates in every endeavor he has embarked upon throughout his life and presents for the enjoyment of his readers an expression of his experiences that traverse a fascinating and unusual period of time.
I look forward to seeing it all through your eyes. Love Auntie Stef
— Stefanie Powers, Actress
With great recall and memory for details, Alex gives us a rare look at goings on in the making of iconic films and shows in which he was involved -- “Pretty Woman”, “Battlestar Galactica”, “Murder She Wrote,” The Fantastic Four,” and others.  “In The Volume” is a great   memoir and a very interesting read, full of insights about the film industry and its evolution over the last thirty years. His writing voice and self-deprecating humor make for an all-around worthy read! 
Strong recommend!
— Pio Juszkiewicz, Ph.D., Publisher, Silicon Guild Books
Alex Hyde-White was a client of mine for many years. We had a lot of “Ups” and a few downs. But that’s the business. Either way, “Punch” as he’s known to his friends, carried himself with grace and dignity. I was always proud to represent Alex. I knew even if we didn’t score a win, he would make good impression. And we’d get the next one. The business was more fun in those days. It was based on personal friendships. Now it’s too corporate for my taste. Having read this delightful tome, it reminded me of fun times. Brought a smile to my face, and I’m sure it will bring one to yours too. It’s also a good primer for young actors entering this crazy world we call Show Business.
— Richard Lewis, Talent Agent at Henderson-Hogan and Geddes
Alex ‘Punch’ Hyde White is a total original but also a throwback to a time when the Industry was frankly more fun! A long and varied career - that has seen him working for some of the best in the Biz - and his wonderful capacity for reinvention have held him in good stead. This is a survivor’s tale told with his trademark humor and gusto. Juliet and I will certainly relish the audiobook edition. Carry On sir!
— Maxwell Caulfield and Juliet Mills, Actors
I went to the Cannes Film Festival in 1992 expecting to stay at a friend’s apartment. I found out I was a day early and shared a bed in a small hotel room with a crew from Troma Films, including the cast from “The Toxic Avenger.” After a fitful night there, I was thrilled to meet my new housemate, Alex Hyde-White, whose debonair charm oozed from every pore. I went from Lou Costello to Cary Grant. His journey has been equally all-encompassing, from acting to directing and producing. He’s done it all, with class. This is his story, straight and uncensored. Well, I hope he left some things out.
— Richard Johnson, NY Daily News Columnist
Alex Hyde White is living the dream - a working actor who has not only weathered the Hollywood storm for more than forty years, he has thrived through it. And he’s still going strong! His unique perspective, natural humor, and entertaining storytelling abilities are unmatched. This book has something for everyone.
— Betsy Shuller, Producer
Alex Hyde-White shares some incredible stories from a bygone Hollywood. His at times idyllic, many a time humorous recounting puts us in the passenger’s seat of his journey. As someone who has worked alongside magnanimous stars in his hearty career, he shares insider tales and valuable wisdom. A fun read for any film fan! Wishing you all the best,
— Bianca Santos, Actress
Get out the Popcorn and give this book a read! Alex “Punch” Hyde-White shares some of his great actor life growing pains and pleasures.
Perseverance, Talent, Wit and Humor, Alex “Fills the Costume” in the Hollywood he grew up in!
— Victoria Burrows, Casting Director
IN THE VOLUME My Life in Film and TV
 
 
 
 
ALEX HYDE-WHITE
 
 

 
Copyright © 2022 Alex Hyde-White
 
All rights reserved. No part of this book may be used or reproduced by any means, graphic, electronic, or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, taping or by any information storage retrieval system without the written permission of the author except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical articles and reviews.
 
 
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Cover Art by Albert Vroomen
Back cover photo by Christopher Beyer
Spine photo by Brian Aris
Universal Gate Photos: David Piggott
 
ISBN: 978-1-6657-2973-4 (sc)
ISBN: 978-1-6657-3050-1 (hc)
ISBN: 978-1-6657-3035-8 (e)
 
Library of Congress Control Number: 2022917307
 
Archway Publishing rev. date: 09/28/2022
CONTENTS
Foreword
Question and Answer
Introduction
Season One: Star Wars (Gathe ring)
Episode 1The Old Country
Episode 2Dayside
Episode 3Ondalotalot
Episode 4“Lucky” St. Paddy’s Day
Episode 5A Ham and the Lynn Twins
Episode 6Hard Promises
Episode 7That’s Good
Episode 8Short Pants
Episode 9Traction
Season Two: Patriot Games (Quick e ning)
Episode 10The Gathering
Episode 11Home and Away
Episode 12Gap Year
Episode 13Part One - Big Casino
Episode 13Part Two - Little Casino
Episode 14The Bigger...The Harder
Episode 15Prime Video
Episode 16Inside the Ropes
Season Three: Heat (Flow e ring)
Episode 17On Location
Episode 18Doctor, My Eyes
Episode 19Singles
Episode 20Reckoning
Episode 21The 1.5 Million Dollar Man
Episode 223000
Episode 23A New Hope
Season Four: The Great Escape (Setback/Leap of F aith)
Episode 24Still Waters
Episode 25Along the Burma Road
Episode 26The Fantastic Four
Episode 27Print the Myth
Episode 28Courier
Episode 29Knights of The Gazira
Episode 30Stuff’s Getting Better
Episode 31The Fabulous
Episode 32Glove in Pocket
Episode 33The One Hundred and Seventy Thousand Dollar Man
Season Five: Last of the Mohicans (Delive r ance)
Episode 34Foundation
Episode 35The Real 1.5 Million Dollar Man
Episode 36Two Grumpy Men and a Baby
Episode 372001 – A Strange Odyssey
Episode 38Where Were You?
Episode 39More Than This
Episode 40Not the Godfather
Episode 41A Bit of This, Eh?
Episode 42In a Nutshell
Episode 43A Friend Indeed
Episode 44Now and Then
Episode 45In Thru The Out Door
Episode 46The Whirligig of Time
FOREWORD
Thru the years I have received many letters from fans of certain shows, with Fantastic Four and Biggles: Adventures in Time leading the tally, as they both have a healthy fan base. That, of course, is ironic because they are obscure films that most people have never heard of. Oh, that is an actor’s life, all right, where matters of value are always subjective, and relative - as unless you work there’s not much to value and when you’re working, well, then you can value the film any way you want. To us, our work is important. Therefore, the occasional requests for interviews would come in. Being asked to comment on working with Peter Cushing, for instance, is an obvious example, as he was a dear man as well as being an important actor in the canon of 20 th Century British Film. So, in the early 2000’s I found myself writing several, similar, versions of the same story, as it’s hard to comment about someone else without commenting on yourself. Regardless, those interviews seemed to satisfy the chronicler, the journalist, or independent author, and they satisfied me. I found I rather enjoyed the process. Never having been a writer, in the Hollywood sense of a dedicated, disciplined working writer, I knew I could “collaborate” quite well and, also, fancied myself a good producer – witness the two-indie films we produced, “Pursuit of Happiness, and“Three Days of Ha mlet.”
So, in January of 2021, while I was in Park City with no Sundance Festival to occupy my time, due to the dreadful COVID lockdown, I started to write more.
A whole lot more. Basically, everyt hing!
But I want to start with a baseline inter view.

What follows is a Question and Answer from one such chronicler, as it was conducted circa 2013. I am using it as a Foreword to what I hope will be an entertaining look back at my life in film. My life In the Vo lume.


Supercarrier ( 1987)

Biggles: Adventures in Time ( 1986)

QUESTION AND ANSWER
Time: the near present, circa 2013.
Where were you born & ra ised?
London, England
What or who inspires you? And why?
Who: Laurence Olivier lately. In the 90’s, I admired Harrison Ford, a star in the classic mold. When I was in my 20’s, Warren Beatty was making wonderful films, and he knew what he was doing. Throughout my career I have so admired Daniel Day Lewis, as we started out the same time in England and even had the same agent for several years.
Why: I enjoy the preparation to act a role unless it’s just the part of the process of learning lines. That can be hard, but that’s the work of it. You must learn them, so that you can forget them and do it.
How did you go about the pursuit of that goal?
By trying not to separate work from life, art from reality. Am a great fan of the use of opposites, as in to prepare p