Dancing on the Edge

A Journey of Living, Loving, and Tumbling Through Hollywood

By: Russ Tamblyn, Sarah Tomlinson

Narrated by: Russ Tamblyn

Actor. Artist. Cultural icon.

Dancing on the Edge

A bold memoir of an extraordinary, singular life lived by one of the world’s most beloved and acclaimed figures: Russ Tamblyn.

With more than eighty years as a celebrated artist and actor under his belt, Russ Tamblyn is a cherished figure to name among cinephiles and pop culture fans alike, working with such legendary directors as Robert Wise, David Lynch, and Quentin Tarantino. He tumbled through his acclaimed starring role in the original West Side Story as an actor and acrobatic dancer, taught Elvis Presley some signature dance moves, and became an unlikely visionary in the counterculture movement of the sixties alongside peers and friends Henry Miller and Dennis Hopper.

Russ deftly guides listeners through his star-studded life and his search for a deeper, more connected existence: attending school with Elizabeth Taylor, earning an Academy Award nomination for Peyton Place, dropping out of Hollywood at the height of his career to become a fine artist in Topanga Canyon, and forging a lifelong friendship with Neil Young. He shares the painful breakup of a twenty-year marriage and the joy of finding true love and inspiration as a husband, father, and mentor in his own right.

Perfect for old and new fans alike, Dancing on the Edge is an intimate and powerful story about the singular life of one of our most gifted storytellers, artists, and stars of the silver screen.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2024 Russ Tamblyn (P)2024 Blackstone Publishing

Endearing and insightful!

I absolutely loved this book!!! This is a must listen as Russ is a wonderful entertainer!

Absolutely facinating!

I’ve been a tremendous fan of Twin Peaks since it first aired on television, but was well into the series until I realized that Russ Tamblyn was also in one of my all-time favorite movie/musicals, West Side Story. I have actually met him in person, so I knew this book was going to be extremely interesting but I had no idea how jaw droppingly fantastic it would be! There are countless stories, from childhood to current, and all of them are just outstanding. What a life well lived! I highly recommend this book to anyone, especially anyone interested in the history of Hollywood, television, stage and screen. It’s an added bonus to hear it read by the author himself.

Get in Step with Russ.

Aside from West Side Story, I knew very little about Russ Tamblyn. I am thankful for this unique, interesting and very candid memoir. I enjoyed listening to Russ describe his early years in Hollywood alongside Dean Stockwell and Dennis Hopper, to his years as an artist in Topanga...this book keeps you invested. Three wives later...Russ talks about his self-discovery and love of family. This book is sweet and nostalgic.

Moving

As Russ Tamblyn has always been one of my 5 celebrities I’d like to meet- everything about this book I cried , laughed, chuckled. His story telling is personal and raw. He and Sarah have a way with words that make you be on your seat ready to what happens next. I recommend this book

Great hang with a great artist

Well done, too notch… get in on it… thanks you very much for the hang