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Truman Capote(1924-1984)

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  • Actor
  • Soundtrack
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Truman Capote was born on 30 September 1924 in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. He was a writer and actor, known for Murder by Death (1976), The Innocents (1961) and Breakfast at Tiffany's (1961). He died on 25 August 1984 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
BornSeptember 30, 1924
DiedAugust 25, 1984(59)
BornSeptember 30, 1924
DiedAugust 25, 1984(59)
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  • Won 1 Primetime Emmy
    • 2 wins & 2 nominations total

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Known for

Murder by Death (1976)
Murder by Death
7.2
Movie
  • Lionel Twain
  • 1976
The Innocents (1961)
The Innocents
7.7
Movie
  • Writer
  • 1961
Audrey Hepburn and George Peppard in Breakfast at Tiffany's (1961)
Breakfast at Tiffany's
7.6
Movie
  • Writer
  • 1961
Robert Blake and Scott Wilson in In Cold Blood (1967)
In Cold Blood
7.9
Movie
  • Writer
  • 1967

Credits

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Writer

  • 'De sang-froid' de Truman Capote - Six morts dans la nuit (2024)
    'De sang-froid' de Truman Capote - Six morts dans la nuit
    6.5
    TV Movie
    • excerpts In Cold Blood
    • 2024
  • Truman Capote in The Capote Tapes (2019)
    The Capote Tapes
    7.0
    • based on the novel by
    • 2019
  • Hideouser and Hideouser (2019)
    Hideouser and Hideouser
    7.6
    Short
    • co-writer
    • 2019
  • Ficción sonora (2006)
    Ficción sonora
    Podcast Series
    • novel 'In Cold Blood'
    • 2018
  • Miriam
    Short
    • story
    • writer
    • 2013
  • Marilyn Monroe in Love, Marilyn (2012)
    Love, Marilyn
    7.2
    • excerpts from memoirs
    • 2012
  • In the Bright Light of Noon
    Short
    • writer
    • 2010
  • Richard Horowitz in Beautiful Child (2006)
    Beautiful Child
    1.2
    Short
    • based on characters by
    • 2006
  • Tom Arnold, Christopher McDonald, Sheryl Lee, Joe Pichler, Jesse Plemons, and Tania Raymonde in Children on Their Birthdays (2002)
    Children on Their Birthdays
    6.3
    • short story
    • 2002
  • A Christmas Memory (1997)
    A Christmas Memory
    7.0
    TV Movie
    • story
    • 1997
  • Anthony Edwards, Sam Neill, and Eric Roberts in In Cold Blood (1996)
    In Cold Blood
    6.2
    TV Mini Series
    • book
    • 1996
  • Lothaire Bluteau in Other Voices, Other Rooms (1995)
    Other Voices, Other Rooms
    6.1
    • novel
    • 1995
  • Walter Matthau and Sissy Spacek in The Grass Harp (1995)
    The Grass Harp
    6.6
    • novella
    • 1995
  • One Christmas (1994)
    One Christmas
    5.9
    TV Movie
    • short story "One Christmas"
    • 1994
  • Hello Stranger
    7.7
    • story
    • 1992

Actor

  • Woody Allen and Diane Keaton in Annie Hall (1977)
    Annie Hall
    7.9
    • Truman Capote (uncredited)
    • 1977
  • Murder by Death (1976)
    Murder by Death
    7.2
    • Lionel Twain
    • 1976
  • Dick Martin and Dan Rowan in Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In (1967)
    Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
    8.0
    TV Series
    • Guest Performer (uncredited)
    • 1971
  • Trilogy (1969)
    Trilogy
    7.6
    • Narrated by (segment "A Christmas Memory") (voice, as Mr. Capote)
    • 1969
  • The Thanksgiving Visitor (1968)
    The Thanksgiving Visitor
    8.1
    TV Movie
    • Narrator
    • 1968
  • ABC Stage 67 (1966)
    ABC Stage 67
    7.3
    TV Series
    • Narrated by (as Mr. Capote)
    • 1966

Soundtrack

  • Great Performances (1971)
    Great Performances
    7.9
    TV Series
    • writer: "A Sleepin' Bee"
    • 1985
  • Barbra Streisand and Other Musical Instruments (1973)
    Barbra Streisand and Other Musical Instruments
    7.6
    TV Special
    • writer: "I Never Has Seen Snow"
    • 1973
  • Jack Lemmon in Get Happy (1973)
    Get Happy
    6.7
    TV Movie
    • writer: "A Sleepin' Bee"
    • 1973
  • Peterson Plays Farnon... ...Plays Peterson
    TV Special
    • writer: "A Sleepin' Bee"
    • 1969
  • Ed Sullivan in The Ed Sullivan Show (1948)
    The Ed Sullivan Show
    7.9
    TV Series
    • writer: "Two Ladies in de Shade of de Banana Tree"
    • 1961
  • Coke Time (1953)
    Coke Time
    7.5
    TV Series
    • writer: "A Sleepin' Bee"
    • 1955
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Videos5

Public Speaking
Trailer 0:52
Public Speaking
Truman & Tennessee: An Intimate Conversation
Trailer 2:15
Truman & Tennessee: An Intimate Conversation
Truman & Tennessee: An Intimate Conversation
Trailer 2:15
Truman & Tennessee: An Intimate Conversation
The Innocents (1961)
Trailer 3:09
The Innocents (1961)
Capote
Trailer 2:09
Capote
TRUMAN & TENNESSEE: AN INTIMATE CONVERSATION - official US trailer
Trailer 2:15
TRUMAN & TENNESSEE: AN INTIMATE CONVERSATION - official US trailer

Personal details

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  • Alternative name
    • Mr. Capote
  • Height
    • 5′ 3″ (1.60 m)
  • Born
    • September 30, 1924
    • New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
  • Died
    • August 25, 1984
    • Los Angeles, California, USA(liver disease complicated by phlebitis and multiple drug intoxication)
  • Parents
      Augustus Archilus Persons Jr.
  • Other works
    Novel: "The Dogs Bark".
  • Publicity listings
    • 6 Biographical Movies
    • 8 Print Biographies
    • 8 Portrayals
    • 4 Interviews
    • 10 Articles
    • 2 Magazine Cover Photos

Did you know

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  • Trivia
    He was the inspiration for the character "Dill" in Harper Lee's novel "To Kill a Mockingbird". He and Lee were childhood friends.
  • Quotes
    It's a scientific fact ... For every year a person lives in Hollywood, they lose two points of their IQ.
  • Trademark
      His characters were often emotionally isolated and/or confused about their sexuality
  • Salaries
      Breakfast at Tiffany's
      (1961)
      $65,000

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