E-mail a friendDecember 11, 2007
The New York Times' Elisabeth Bumiller shares the insight gained in researching her new book, Condoleezza Rice: An American Life. Actor Joe Mantegna comments on how joining the cast of CBS' Criminal Minds fits into his lifestyle.
Elisabeth Bumiller
Elisabeth Bumiller
Journalist Elisabeth Bumiller returned to The New York Times after taking a leave to pen a biography on Condoleezza Rice. She was previously the paper's White House correspondent and City Hall bureau chief. She's also author of two other books: The Secrets of Mariko and May You Be the Mother of a Hundred Sons. Bumiller was a public policy scholar at the Woodrow Wilson International Center and, before joining the Times, was with The Washington Post, in roles that included Tokyo and New Delhi correspondents.
Joe Mantegna
Joe Mantegna
Joe Mantegna's background is in theater, much of it in association with writer-director David Mamet. The Tony-winning actor also conceived and co-wrote the play, Bleacher Bums, which was later produced for TV and earned him an Emmy. He transitioned to film and TV, with credits that include the upcoming feature, Witless Protection, CBS' Joan of Arcadia and The Starter Wife miniseries on the USA Network. The Chicago native is also the voice of The Simpsons' "Fat Tony." This season, Mantegna joined the cast of CBS' Criminal Minds.