Gangsters, Guns and Me by Jamie Foreman | Paperback Memoir | The Actor, His Notorious Father & a Life on Two Sides of the Law

A Life Lived in Two Worlds
Jamie Foreman, the acclaimed hardman actor from films like Layer Cake and Nil by Mouth, pulls no punches in this explosive memoir. This is the astonishing true story of a life straddling two realities: the brutal, unpredictable world of his infamous gangster father, Freddie Foreman, and the glittering, performative chaos of Hollywood and the East End acting scene.

For the Reader Who: Is fascinated by true crime, gangland history, and celebrity memoir • Loves raw, authentic East End stories • Enjoys books by Freddie Foreman, Reggie Kray, or Dave Courtney • Wants the inside story behind iconic British films and TV shows.

The Unfiltered Story:
• The Father: Freddie "Brown Bread Fred" Foreman, one of London's most notorious figures and a key associate of the Krays.
• The Son: Jamie, navigating childhood in a world of violence and allegiance, only to find eerily similar roles awaiting him on screen.
• The Double Life: From holding court with gangland legends to sharing stages and sets with acting greats, Jamie reveals the surreal parallels and constant dangers of his unique path.

Why This Book Grips You:
• Ultimate Insider Access: A deeply personal, no-holds-barred account from within both the criminal and acting establishments.
• Name-Drops & Revelations: Packed with encounters from the Krays to Bob Hoskins, offering a unique social history of London.
• Darkly Funny & Brutally Honest: Told with the charismatic, gritty humor that Foreman is known for.
• More Than a Memoir: A psychological study of family, legacy, and survival.

Perfect For:
• Fans of true crime and gangland history
• Those interested in the sociology of London's East End
• Followers of British film and television
• Anyone who appreciates a life story that defies belief