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Management number 201809241 Release Date 2025/10/08 List Price $13.29 Model Number 201809241
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Paul Dooley is a veteran actor who has portrayed fathers in over 25 movies. He reveals in his biography that his own fatherhood was jeopardized when his ex-wife kidnapped his two children. Despite this personal tragedy, he found success as a father on-screen and shares his story in Movie Dad.

Format: Hardback
Length: 304 pages
Publication date: 15 February 2023
Publisher: Globe Pequot Press


Paul Dooley, a veteran actor with an impressive sixty-five-year career, has graced the screen as fathers in over twenty-five movies. His most notable roles include those of the father in iconic films such as Breaking Away, Sixteen Candles, and Run Away Bride. During his time in Hollywood, he had the privilege of being the on-screen dad to renowned actresses like Julia Roberts, Molly Ringwald, Toni Collette, Robin Wright, and Helen Hunt. However, what many people did not know was the painful secret that lurked behind his public persona.

In his captivating autobiography titled Movie Dad, Dooley opens up about a harrowing chapter from his personal life. Before becoming a father to these famous actresses, his own fatherhood was threatened when his ex-wife abducted his two children, Robin and Adam. The news came as a shock, leaving him in a state of disbelief and despair. He desperately searched for his children, employing private detectives and navigating the complex legal system. However, his efforts yielded no fruitful results, and he was left with the devastating realization that his children were gone.

Amidst this heartache, Dooley found solace in his work. Driven by a deep desire to overcome his grief, he threw himself into his acting career with renewed determination. After twenty-five years of hard work and dedication, he achieved overnight success in the movies. The irony of his newfound fame as a father on-screen is not lost on him, and he shares this poignant story in his autobiography.

Movie Dad is a powerful testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the unwavering pursuit of dreams. It sheds light on the challenges faced by individuals in extraordinary circumstances and showcases their ability to overcome adversity and find success. Paul Dooley's journey is a reminder that even in the darkest of times, there is always hope for a brighter tomorrow.

Weight: 556g
Dimension: 158 x 237 x 27 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781493063079


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