Christian Slater

Starring in the acclaimed cult filmsHeathersandPump Up the Volume,and drawing comparisons to a young Jack Nicholson, Christian Slater was the embodiment of teenage cool. His position as an A-list star continued through the 1990s, with brilliant performances in films likeRobin Hood: Prince of Thieves,True Romance,andBroken Arrowthat further established him as a formidable force in acting. But fame and success did not sit easily with the young actor, and his off-screen behavior earned him a “bad boy” reputation. Despite the tabloid headlines, the actor has remained successful; more recently, he has turned his talents to the theater, starring in the stage version ofOne Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nestas well asThe Glass Menagerie.Nigel Goodall’s previous book wasWhat’s Eating Johnny Depp?