Donald Spoto

Donald Spoto is an American author and film historian known for his in-depth biographies of actors. He has written extensively on the lives of Hollywood stars, including Marilyn Monroe, Marlon Brando, and Elizabeth Taylor. Spoto has worked as a journalist for various publications, including The New York Times and The Los Angeles Times. He has also written several books on film history and criticism. His biography of Marilyn Monroe, Marilyn Monroe: The Biography, is considered a definitive work in the field. Spoto has won several awards for his writing, including the National Book Award for Best Biography. He is currently a professor at New York University.