Truman Capote
Writing
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.
Known for
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movieLove, Marilyn
2013
Writer
movieMiriam
2007
Short Story
movieA Christmas Memory
1997
Short Story
movieHistorias Breves 0: Un día con Ángela
1993
Original Story
movieTrilogy
1969
Story
movieThe Thanksgiving Visitor
1968
Adaptation, Story
movieLaura
1968
Screenplay
movieA Christmas Memory
1966
Short Story
tvABC Stage 67
1966
Writer
movieThe Innocents
1961
Screenplay
movieBeat the Devil
1953
Screenplay
Acting29
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)
movieDiana Vreeland: The Eye Has to Travel
2012
Self (archive footage)
moviePublic Speaking
2011
Self (archive footage)
tvAmerican Experience
1988
Self (archive footage)
movieAnnie Hall
1977
Truman Capote Look-Alike (uncredited)
movieMurder by Death
1976
Lionel Twain
tvDinah!
1974
Self
movieTrilogy
1969
Narrator (voice)
movieThe Thanksgiving Visitor
1968
Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
tvThe Dick Cavett Show
1968
Self - Guest
tvRowan & Martin's Laugh-In
1968
Self (uncredited)
movieA Christmas Memory
1966
Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
movieWith Love from Truman
1966
Self - Writer
tvThe Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962
Self / Self (archive footage)
tvTempo
1961
Self
