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Celebrity Biography Collection

Celebrity Biography Collection

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 Quiet Please Presents: Celebrity Biography Collection- A Collection of Audio Biographies Immerse yourself in the captivating biographies of your favorite entertainers and movie stars with Quiet Please's new audio biography collection, This unique collection offers a relaxing way to experience the lives of legendary figures who have shaped the world of entertainment. Through captivating narration, we take you on a journey through their triumphs and struggles, their passions and vulnerabilities. More than just biographies,
  • Uncover the untold stories: Go beyond the public image and discover the hidden truths behind the glamor.
  • Be transported to another world: Immerse yourself in the time periods and worlds that shaped their careers.
  • Gain new perspectives: Learn from their experiences and discover the lessons they learned along the way.
  • Ignite your own passion: Find inspiration and motivation from the stories of those who dared to dream big.
Celebrity is a must-listen for:
  • Fans of film, television, and music
  • Anyone interested in the lives of iconic figures
  • Those who enjoy a captivating and immersive audio experience
  • People who seek inspiration and motivation
With each audio biography, you'll gain a deeper understanding and appreciation for the remarkable individuals who have left their mark on the world. Available now on Quiet Please, Start exploring today!Quiet.Please Art Entertainment & Performing Arts Politics & Government
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  • Adam Sandler

    Adam Sandler
    Dec 2 2023
    Adam Richard Sandler (born September 9, 1966) is an American comedian and actor. Primarily a comedic leading actor in film and television, his accolades include nominations for three Grammy Awards, five Primetime Emmy Awards, a Golden Globe Award, and a Screen Actors Guild Award. In 2023, Sandler was awarded the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.Sandler was a cast member on the NBC sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live from 1990 to 1995. He returned to Saturday Night Live as a host in 2019 earning a Primetime Emmy Award nomination. He has starred in Hollywood comedy films that cumulatively grossed over $2 billion worldwide. Sandler had an estimated net worth of $420 million in 2020, and signed a new four-movie deal with Netflix worth over $250 million.Sandler's comedic roles include Billy Madison (1995), Happy Gilmore (1996), The Waterboy (1998), The Wedding Singer (1998), Big Daddy (1999), Mr. Deeds (2002), 50 First Dates (2004), The Longest Yard (2005), Click (2006), Grown Ups (2010), Just Go with It (2011), Grown Ups 2 (2013), Blended (2014), Murder Mystery (2019) and Hubie Halloween (2020). He has also taken dramatic roles in Punch-Drunk Love (2002), Reign Over Me (2007), The Meyerowitz Stories (2017), Uncut Gems (2019), and Hustle (2022), with the latter three ranked as major career highlights. He also voiced Davey, Whitey, and Eleanore in Eight Crazy Nights (2002) and Dracula in the first three films of the Hotel Transylvania franchise (2012–2018).Several Sandler comedies, such as Jack and Jill (2011), have been panned, resulting in nine Golden Raspberry Awards and 37 Raspberry Award nominations, more than any actor except Sylvester Stallone.Sandler was born in Brooklyn, New York, on September 9, 1966, to Judith "Judy" (née Levine), a nursery school teacher, and Stanley Sandler, an electrical engineer. His family is Jewish and descends from Jewish Russian immigrants on both sides. Sandler grew up in Manchester, New Hampshire, after moving there at the age of six. He attended Manchester Central High School. As a teen, Sandler was in BBYO, a Jewish youth group. He graduated from New York University's Tisch School of the Arts in 1988.In 1987, Sandler played Theo Huxtable's friend Smitty on The Cosby Show and the Stud Boy or Trivia Delinquent on the MTV game show Remote Control. After his film debut in Going Overboard in 1989, Sandler performed in comedy clubs, having first taken the stage at his brother's urging when he was 17. He was discovered by comedian Dennis Miller, who caught Sandler's act in Los Angeles and recommended him to Saturday Night Live producer Lorne Michaels. Sandler was hired as a writer for SNL in 1990, and became a featured player the following year. He made a name for himself by performing amusing original songs on the show, including "The Thanksgiving Song" and "The Chanukah Song". Sandler told Conan O'Brien on The Tonight Show that NBC fired him and Chris Farley from the show in 1995. Sandler used his firing as part of his monologue when he returned in 2019 to host the show.In 1993, Adam Sandler appeared in the film Coneheads with Farley, David Spade, Dan Aykroyd, Phil Hartman, and Jane Curtin. In 1994, he co-starred in Airheads with Brendan Fraser and Steve Buscemi.Sandler starred in Billy Madison (1995) playing a grown man repeating grades 1–12 to earn back his father's respect and the right to inherit his father's multimillion-dollar hotel empire. The film was successful at the box office despite negative reviews. He followed this film with Bulletproof (1996), and the financially successful comedies Happy Gilmore (1996) and The Wedding Singer (1998). He was initially cast in the bachelor–party–themed comedy/thriller Very Bad Things (1998) but had to back out due to his involvement in The Waterboy (1998), one of his first hits.Sandler formed his film production company, Happy Madison Productions, in 1999, first producing fellow SNL alumnus Rob Schneider's film Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo. The company has produced most of Sandler's subsequent films to date, and is on the Sony/Columbia Pictures lot in Culver City, California. Most of its films have received negative reviews from critics, with three considered among the worst ever made yet most have performed well at the box office.Although his earlier commercially successful films did not receive favorable critical attention, Sandler started to receive more positive reviews beginning with Punch-Drunk Love in 2002. Punch-Drunk Love's writer and director, Paul Thomas Anderson, had an "obsession-level" love for Sandler's previous movies and wrote the film with him in mind. Sandler was intimidated to work with Anderson upon viewing his previous film Magnolia (2000), but these fears were alleviated upon receiving the script from Anderson. Roger Ebert's review of Punch-Drunk Love concluded that Sandler had been wasted in earlier films with poorly written scripts and characters with no development. Ebert noted that ...
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    14 mins
  • Ben Affleck

    Ben Affleck
    Dec 2 2023
    Get ready for a rollercoaster ride through the life and times of Hollywood's favorite enigma, Ben Affleck! Join your witty host as they unravel the intriguing journey of this Boston-born superstar in a hilarious and insightful podcast series.In "Beneath the Affleck," we take you on an epic adventure through Ben's early years, misadventures in film, miraculous comebacks, high-profile relationships, Oscar-worthy moments, personal struggles, and his remarkable versatility as an actor, director, writer, and producer.With humor as our guide, we'll serve up juicy Hollywood stories, dissect his career highs and lows, and reveal the man beneath the cape and cowl of Batman. From Beantown to Tinseltown, it's a wild ride that will keep you laughing and entertained from start to finish.Don't forget to hit that subscribe button, rate, and share this podcast, brought to you by Quiet Please Studios. Join us on this whirlwind exploration of the ever-fascinating life of Ben Affleck. Get ready to be entertained, enlightened, and utterly amused!
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    3 mins
  • Justin Bieber

    Justin Bieber
    Dec 2 2023
    Welcome to the "Justin Bieber Audio Biography," the podcast where we dive deep into the life, career, and influence of the pop sensation that is Justin Bieber. I'm your host, and I'm thrilled to take you on this journey through the highs and lows, the hits and misses, and the evolution of an artist who has left an indelible mark on the music industry.
    Before we get started, if you enjoy this podcast, don't forget to subscribe, like, or leave a comment. Your support helps us keep creating content like this. And if you're interested in learning about other iconic figures, just search for "Audio Biography" on your podcast platform. We've got a whole range of episodes that you won't want to miss.
    Now, let's get into it.
    Justin Drew Bieber, born on March 1, 1994, in London, Ontario, Canada, is a name that almost everyone has heard of, regardless of their age or musical preference. From his early days as a YouTube sensation to becoming a global pop icon, Justin Bieber's journey is nothing short of extraordinary. But like any story worth telling, it's filled with ups and downs, triumphs and tribulations.
    Justin was born to Pattie Mallette and Jeremy Bieber, who were never married and separated when Justin was quite young. Raised by his mother in low-income housing, Justin showed an early aptitude for music. He taught himself to play the piano, drums, guitar, and trumpet. But it was his singing that would eventually catapult him to stardom.
    At the age of 12, Justin entered a local singing competition in Stratford, Ontario, and although he only finished in second place, his mother uploaded a video of his performance on YouTube. This was the beginning of his journey to stardom, as his YouTube videos started gaining traction and caught the eye of talent manager Scooter Braun.
    Braun flew Justin and his mother to Atlanta, Georgia, to meet with Usher, who was immediately impressed by the young talent. After a bidding war between Usher and Justin Timberlake, Usher won, and Justin was signed to Raymond Braun Media Group, a joint venture between Braun and Usher, and then to a recording contract with Island Records offered by L.A. Reid.
    His debut EP, "My World," was released in 2009 and was certified Platinum in the United States. This was just the beginning. Albums like "My World 2.0," "Believe," and "Purpose" would follow, each one more successful than the last. Songs like "Baby," "Sorry," and "Love Yourself" have become anthems, and his collaborations with artists like Ludacris, Nicki Minaj, and Ed Sheeran have been chart-toppers.
    But Justin's journey hasn't been without its challenges. From legal troubles to public meltdowns, he has faced a lot of scrutiny and criticism. However, his resilience and ability to bounce back have been remarkable. His marriage to Hailey Baldwin in 2018 marked a new chapter in his life, and his subsequent albums, like "Changes" and "Justice," reflect a more mature and introspective artist.
    In this podcast series, we'll explore each phase of Justin Bieber's life in detail. We'll talk about his music, his influence on pop culture, his personal life, and how he's managed to stay relevant in an ever-changing music landscape.
    So, buckle up as we delve into the life of Justin Bieber, a young man who went from singing on the streets of Stratford to selling out stadiums worldwide.
    Once again, if you've enjoyed this introduction, please subscribe, like, or leave a comment. And don't forget to check out our other Audio Biographies by searching "Audio Biography" in your podcast platform.
    Thank you for listening, and stay tuned for the next episode of the "Justin Bieber Audio Biography."
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    3 mins
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