Jose Ferrer (1912-1992) became the first Puerto Rican actor to win the Best Actor Academy Award for the 1950 film version of Cyrano de Bergerac; he was a theatrical dynamo, directing and starring in numerous plays.
Illustrations: 31 black & white illustrations.
Ferrer\'s life is an American Success story and a testament to reinvention and resilience.
Jose Ferrer (1912-1992) became the first Puerto Rican actor to win the Best Actor Academy Award for the 1950 film version of Cyrano de Bergerac; he was a theatrical dynamo, directing and starring in numerous plays