author
James Brough
1918–2001
A prolific biographer and screenwriter, he wrote lively books about Hollywood stars, royalty, and American public figures, often drawing on close access to his subjects. His work also reached television, including writing credits on the historical drama Lillie.
1 Audiobook
The whole truth and nothing but
by Hedda Hopper, James Brough
About the author
James Brough was a British-born author best known for popular biographies that brought famous lives to a wide general audience. Reliable sources available here describe him as a best-selling biographer whose subjects ranged from film stars such as the Fondas and Howard Hughes to royalty and major 19th- and 20th-century figures.
His books include We Were Five, about the Dionne quintuplets, The Prince and the Lily, The Fabulous Fondas, and Princess Alice. In addition to his nonfiction writing, he also worked for the screen and is credited as a writer on the television miniseries Lillie.
Because the available sources in this search were limited and somewhat uneven, some basic personal details beyond his lifespan are not stated here. What does come through clearly is the range of his interests: celebrity, history, power, and the human stories behind public lives.