Harris, Jared 1961-

Overview

Works:	68 works in 140 publications in 8 languages and 11,312 library holdings
Roles:	Actor, Performer
Classifications:	pn1997.2, 791.4372

Publication Timeline

1990 |

|2020

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Publications about Jared Harris

Publications by Jared Harris

Most widely held works by Jared Harris

The curious case of Benjamin Button ( Visual )
1 edition published in 2009 in English and held by 1,883 libraries worldwide
Daisy Fuller Williams is on her deathbed in a New Orleans hospital the day that Hurricane Katrina hits. At her side is her adult daughter, Caroline. Daisy asks Caroline to read to her aloud from the diary of Daisy's lifelong friend, Benjamin Button. Benjamin's diary recounts his entire extraordinary life. The unusual aspect of his life is that he ages backwards, being born an old man. He is diagnosed with several aged diseases at birth and thus given little chance of survival. He does survive and gets younger with time.

Mr. Deeds ( Visual )
8 editions published between 2002 and 2006 in English and held by 1,080 libraries worldwide
Small-town guy Longfellow Deeds goes to New York City to collect a $40 billion inheritance from a long lost uncle, even living in a palatial mansion with the services of an unusual valet. Things get better when he mets a beautiful woman. But money changes everything, and things aren't what they seem - his sweetie is actually a journalist feeding reports of his outrageous behavior to the press! Now, its up to Deeds to straighten everybody out.

Sylvia ( Visual )
4 editions published in 2004 in English and Multiple languages and held by 895 libraries worldwide
Born in Boston, MA, in 1932, Sylvia Plath developed a talent as a writer and published her first poem when she was eight years old. That same year, Plath was forced to confront the unexpected death of her father. In 1950, she began studying at Smith College on a literary scholarship. In 1955, she was granted a Fulbright Scholarship to study in England at Cambridge. There, Plath met Ted Hughes, a respected author. The two fell in love, and married in 1958. However, marriage, family, and a growing reputation as an important poet failed to bring Plath happiness.

Dead man ( Visual )
1 edition published in 2000 in English and held by 704 libraries worldwide
A young man in search of a fresh start embarks on an exciting journey to a new town never realizing the danger that lies ahead. But when a heated love triangle ends in double murder, he finds himself a wanted man running scared until a mysterious loner teaches him to face the dangers that follow a "dead man."

Lost in space ( Visual )
1 edition published in 1998 in English and held by 659 libraries worldwide
"The year is 2058. With the earth's resources severely depleted human survival depends upon 'The Jupiter Mission.' This daring plan will launch an entire family--the Robinsons--into the farthest reaches of hyperspace to colonize 'Alpha Prime, ' the only other habitable planet in the galaxy. But when a stowaway sabotages the mission, the Robinsons find themselves hurtling through uncharted space, facing alien invaders, time-warp wonders and non-stop excitement."--Container.

Igby goes down ( Visual )
1 edition published in 2003 in English and held by 634 libraries worldwide
Igby and his older brother, Oliver, are in the process of killing their terminally ill mother. His parents snipe at each other endlessly until his father tries to commit suicide and is sent to a mental hospital. Igby grows into a rebellious youth, gets kicked out of several boarding schools and ends up in a military academy. As Igby gets drawn further into the mind games and hypocrisy of the adult world, his already jaded outlook grows even darker. Ultimately, though, Mimi's impending death draws him back into the family fold for unexpected revelations and realizations.

The notorious Bettie Page ( Visual )
2 editions published in 2006 in English and held by 494 libraries worldwide
Bettie Page grew up in a conservative religious family in Tennessee and became a photo model sensation in 1950s New York. Bettie's legendary pin-up photos made her the target of a Senate investigation into pornography, and transformed her into an erotic icon who continues to enthrall fans to this day.

Sally Lockhart mysteries. The shadow in the north ( Visual )
1 edition published in 2008 in English and held by 407 libraries worldwide
Sally Lockhart has started her own financial consulting business. When her client loses a fortune from the unexpected collapse of a shipping line, Sally is determined to find out why so many of their ships have mysteriously vanished without a trace.

The six wives of Henry VIII ( Visual )
1 edition published in 2006 in English and held by 373 libraries worldwide
The six wives of Henry VIII: A six-part chronicle of England's early 16th century, recounting the turbulent life and times of King Henry VIII through the eyes and travails of his wives.

I shot Andy Warhol ( Visual )
3 editions published between 2001 and 2005 in English and held by 369 libraries worldwide
A journey into the cultural whirlwind of events surrounding Valerie Solanas' shooting of pop-art superstar Andy Warhol.

Shadow magic ( Visual )
2 editions published in 2001 in Chinese and held by 321 libraries worldwide
In Peking in 1902, an Englishman named Wallace (Jared Harris) arrives with a hand-cranked projector and a box of silent movies. Eventually, he overcomes tradition to build an audience for the new art form, films the people of China, and even shows his magic to the Empress. Most importantly, he makes a local disciple, the ambitious young technophile photographer Liu Jinglun (Xia Yu), who becomes entranced by the new invention. Liu's initial fascination with the mechanics of moving pictures quickly develops into a visionary understanding of cinema's metaphysical and political potential.

Watchmen. Tales of the Black Freighter ( Visual )
3 editions published in 2009 in English and held by 294 libraries worldwide
Tales of the Black Freighter chronicles a castaway's increasingly desperate attempts to return home to warn his family of the impending arrival of the Black Freighter, a phantom pirate ship which houses the souls of the damned.

The other Boleyn girl ( Visual )
2 editions published in 2008 in English and held by 285 libraries worldwide
The little-known story of Mary Boleyn who was mistress to King Henry VIII before he married her older sister, Anne. Two great families jockey for position and use their daughters as pawns in a deadly game. Set during one of the most notorious periods in British regal history. A story of a rival relationship between the two sisters.

Dummy ( Visual )
4 editions published in 2004 in English and held by 282 libraries worldwide
Steven is a recently unemployed lovable loser who has difficulty expressing himself. Steven's best friend is Fanny, an aspiring singer, who, along with Steven, is just looking for her niche. Eventually Fanny takes a shine to Yiddish music and Steven finds he has a knack for ventriloquism. Through his newfound talent, Steven discovers that he is able to overcome his social problems through his dummy and decides to try impressing and winning the heart of Lorena. Supported by an old friend and new love, Steven learns it's never too late to believe in yourself if somone believes in you.

To the ends of the Earth ( Visual )
3 editions published between 2006 and 2008 in English and held by 272 libraries worldwide
"From Nobel laureate William Golding's (Lord of the flies) epic sea-voyage trilogy comes the story of an ambitious British aristocrat, humbled by the lives of his fellow passengers, as he embarks on an ocean voyage for Australia where he is to be an official in the colonial government."--Container.

I shot Andy Warhol ( Visual )
16 editions published between 1995 and 2007 in 4 languages and held by 260 libraries worldwide
A journey into the cultural whirlwind of events surrounding Valerie Solanas' shooting of pop-art superstar Andy Warhol.

Resident evil ( Visual )
1 edition published in 2007 in English and held by 239 libraries worldwide
Resident evil: A virus has escaped in a secret facility turning the staff into hungry zombies. The complex computer shuts down the base to prevent infection. The parent corporation sends in an elite military unit, where they meet Alice, who is suffering from amnesia due to exposure to nerve gas. The military team must shut down the computer and get out, fighting their way past zombies, mutants, and the computer itself, before the virus escapes and infects the rest of the world. Alice must also come to terms with her slowly-returning memories.

Igby goes down ( Visual )
2 editions published in 2003 in English and held by 168 libraries worldwide
Igby and his older brother, Oliver, are are in the process of killing their terminally ill mother. His parents snipe at each other endlessly until his father tries to commit suicide and is sent to a mental hospital. Igby grows into a rebellious youth, gets kicked out of several boarding schools and ends up in a military academy. As Igby gets drawn further into the mind games and hypocrisy of the adult world, his already jaded outlook grows even darker. Ultimately, though, Mimi's impending death draws him back into the family fold for unexpected revelations and realizations.

How to kill your neighbor's dog ( Visual )
5 editions published between 2001 and 2002 in English and held by 150 libraries worldwide
Peter, a successful playwriter, has hit a stagnate point in his life. On the other side of his fence is the neighbor's howling, nasty, four-legged mutt. His wife wants a child and when new neighbor's move in with a child, Peter's wife becomes attached to her. Peter finds that he better learn this kids lingo in order to keep up with the times for his writing.

Blue in the face ( Visual )
2 editions published between 1995 and 2003 in English and held by 123 libraries worldwide
When the greedy owner of a neighborhood cigar shop threatens to turn the shop into a trendy vegetarian restaurant, the people in the neighborhood prove they'll do just about anything to save their favorite hangout.