- Known For
- Writing
- Born
- September 30, 1924
- Place of Birth
- New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
- Died
- August 25, 1984
Truman Capote
Truman Capote was an American author, many of whose short stories, novels, plays, and nonfiction are recognized literary classics. At least 20 films and television dramas have been produced from Capote novels, stories and screenplays. Capote rose above a childhood troubled by divorce, a long absence from his mother and multiple migrations. He discovered his calling by the age of 11, and for the rest of his childhood he honed his writing ability. Capote began his professional career writing short stories. Capote earned the most fame with In Cold Blood (1966), a book Capote spent four years writing. A milestone in popular culture, it was the peak of his career, although it was not his final book. In the 1970s, he maintained his celebrity status by appearing on television talk shows.
Filmography
movieThe New Yorker at 100
2025 · Self (archive footage)
movie6 morts dans la nuit : « De sang-froid » – Truman Capote
2024 · Self (archive footage)
movieBad Hostage
2024 · Self (archive footage)
movieGroucho & Cavett
2022 · Self (archive footage)
movieThe Capote Tapes
2021 · Self (archive footage)
movieTruman & Tennessee: An Intimate Conversation
2021 · Self - Writer (archive footage)
tvCold Blooded: The Clutter Family Murders
2017 · Self (archive footage)
movieDo I Sound Gay?
2015 · Self (archive footage)
movieLove, Marilyn
2013 · Writer
movieDiana Vreeland: The Eye Has to Travel
2012 · Self (archive footage)
moviePublic Speaking
2011 · Self (archive footage)
movieMiriam
2007 · Short Story
movieChildren on Their Birthdays
2002 · Writer
movieA Christmas Memory
1997 · Short Story
movieOther Voices Other Rooms
1997 · Writer
tvIn Cold Blood
1996 · Book
movieThe Grass Harp
1996 · Novel
movieOne Christmas
1994 · Story
movieHistorias Breves 0: Un día con Ángela
1993 · Original Story
Hello, Stranger
movieHello, Stranger
1992 · Writer
tvAmerican Experience
1988 · Self (archive footage)
Miriam
movieMiriam
1980 · Novel
movieAnnie Hall
1977 · Truman Capote Look-Alike (uncredited)
movieMurder by Death
1976 · Lionel Twain
tvDinah!
1974 · Self
movieCocksucker Blues
1972 · Self
movieThe Glass House
1972 · Story
tvThe Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour
1971
V.I.P. Schaukel
tvV.I.P. Schaukel
1971 · Self
Der kopflose Falke
movieDer kopflose Falke
1971 · Novel
movieBeaton by Bailey
1971 · Self
movieTrilogy
1969 · Narrator (voice), Story
movieThe Thanksgiving Visitor
1968 · Narrator (voice) (uncredited), Adaptation, Story
tvThe Dick Cavett Show
1968 · Self - Guest
movieLaura
1968 · Screenplay
tvRowan & Martin's Laugh-In
1968 · Self (uncredited)
movieIn Cold Blood
1967 · Novel
movieA Christmas Memory
1966 · Narrator (voice) (uncredited), Short Story
tvABC Stage 67
1966 · Writer
movieWith Love from Truman
1966 · Self - Writer
tvThe Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962 · Self, Self (archive footage)
tvThe Mike Douglas Show
1961 · Self
movieThe Innocents
1961 · Screenplay
tvTempo
1961 · Self
movieBreakfast at Tiffany's
1961 · Novel
Theatre '70
tvTheatre '70
1960 · Writer
tvThe David Susskind Show
1959 · Self
movieBeat the Devil
1953 · Screenplay
movieIndiscretion of an American Wife
1953 · Dialogue
David Susskind Archive: Truman Capote Tells All
movieDavid Susskind Archive: Truman Capote Tells All
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