In a career that spans nearly seven decades, Emmy-nominated actor Paul Dooley, 94, has worked in film, TV and stage, appearing in hundreds of movies, shows and plays. You probably recognize him from such film classics as Breaking Away, Sixteen Candles, and Runaway Bride, and on the small screen in Modern Family, Curb Your Enthusiasm and The Practice. So you can imagine that his book is brimming with show business anecdotes and plenty of personal insights.

"Movie Dad captures the extraordinary life of this legendary character actor," says actor Bryan Cranston. "What a life! It's a really fun read." Paul Dooley isn't just a wonderful actor and all-around funny person, he's a masterful storyteller, actor-director Bob Balaban says. "His transformation from a quirky little kid in a tiny West Virginia town to one of Hollywood's most iconic character actors is filled with unforgettable encounters with everyone from Carol Burnett to Buster Keaton to Robert Altman. His ongoing search for a meaningful relationship is touching, endearing and every bit as compelling."