Truman Capote
Writing
1924-09-30 · New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
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.
movieThe New Yorker at 100
as Self (archive footage) · 2025 · 6.9
movie6 morts dans la nuit : « De sang-froid » – Truman Capote
as Self (archive footage) · 2024 · 8.0
movieBad Hostage
as Self (archive footage) · 2024 · 7.0
movieGroucho & Cavett
as Self (archive footage) · 2022 · 7.0
movieThe Capote Tapes
as Self (archive footage) · 2021 · 5.9
movieTruman & Tennessee: An Intimate Conversation
as Self - Writer (archive footage) · 2021 · 2.5
tvCold Blooded: The Clutter Family Murders
as Self (archive footage) · 2017 · 7.3
movieDo I Sound Gay?
as Self (archive footage) · 2015 · 5.5
movieDiana Vreeland: The Eye Has to Travel
as Self (archive footage) · 2012 · 7.0
moviePublic Speaking
as Self (archive footage) · 2011 · 7.0
tvAmerican Experience
as Self (archive footage) · 1988 · 6.5
movieAnnie Hall
as Truman Capote Look-Alike (uncredited) · 1977 · 7.7
movieMurder by Death
as Lionel Twain · 1976 · 7.2
tvDinah!
as Self · 1974 · 7.0
movieCocksucker Blues
as Self · 1972 · 5.8
tvThe Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour
as · 1971 · 6.7
tvV.I.P. Schaukel
as Self · 1971 · 7.7
movieBeaton by Bailey
as Self · 1971 · 0.0
movieTrilogy
as Narrator (voice) · 1969 · 6.2
movieThe Thanksgiving Visitor
as Narrator (voice) (uncredited) · 1968 · 7.3
tvThe Dick Cavett Show
as Self - Guest · 1968 · 6.8
tvRowan & Martin's Laugh-In
as Self (uncredited) · 1968 · 6.7
movieA Christmas Memory
as Narrator (voice) (uncredited) · 1966 · 6.5
movieWith Love from Truman
as Self - Writer · 1966 · 6.4