He was one of Hollywood's greatest tough guys. His charisma and electric on-screen presence propelled the success of classic films such as The Maltese Falcon, Casablanca, and The Big Sleep. A consummate professional whose sometimes rocky private life was filled with alcohol and troubled marriages, Humphrey Bogart continues to hold his place as one of the most recognizable actors of Hollywood. In this fascinating biography, friends, family, film critics, and fellow actors reveal the true story of the man behind the silver-screen legend. From his first acting role on Broadway in 1922 to his rise to fame in the supercilious world of prewar Hollywood to an intimate look at his renowned romance with Lauren Bacall, this is the ultimate portrait of one of the most iconic men in cinematic history.