Spencer Tracy; A Biography

“Sometimes I think life is a terminal illness.” - Spencer Tracy

Often described as a “man’s man,” the talented and versatile Hollywood legend Spencer Tracy’s lasting legacy is that of the “actor’s actor.” The iconic film hero overcame a turbulent and rebellious adolescence by discovering an outlet for his demons in the theatre, where he was described as “the best goddamned actor I ever saw” by none other than Broadway iconoclast George M. Cohan.

Tracy’s inevitable move to Hollywood began a re...