Truman Capote

Born: 1924-09-30

Truman Capote (September 30, 1924 – August 25, 1984) was an American author and comedian, many of whose short stories, novels, plays, and nonfiction are recognized literary classics, including the novella Breakfast at Tiffany's (1958) and true crime novel In Cold Blood (1966), which he labeled a "nonfiction novel." 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. The critical success of one story, "Miriam" (1945), attracted the attention of Random House publisher Bennett Cerf, resulting in a contract to write Other Voices, Other Rooms (1948). Capote earned the most fame with In Cold Blood (1966), a journalistic work about the murder of a Kansas farm family in their home, a book Capote spent four years writing, with much help from Nelle Harper Lee, who wrote the famous To Kill a Mockingbird. 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. Description above from the Wikipedia article Truman Capote, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.​


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Annie Hall

as Truman Capote Look-Alike (uncredited)
Released: 1977-04-19

New York comedian Alvy Singer falls in love with the ditsy Annie Hall.

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Murder by Death

as Lionel Twain
Released: 1976-06-23

Lionel Twain invites the world's five greatest detectives to a 'dinner and murder'. Included are...

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Do I Sound Gay?

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 2015-07-10

What makes a voice “gay”? A breakup with his boyfriend sets journalist David Thorpe on a quest...

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Public Speaking

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 2010-11-22

A feature-length documentary starring Fran Lebowitz, a writer known for her unique take on...

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Diana Vreeland: The Eye Has to Travel

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 2012-09-21

This intimate and loving portrait of the legendary arbiter of fashion, art and culture...

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The Capote Tapes

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 2021-09-10

Newly discovered interviews with friends of Truman Capote made by Paris Review co-founder George...

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Cocksucker Blues

as Self
Released: 1972-07-26

This fly-on-the-wall documentary follows the Rolling Stones on their 1972 North American Tour,...

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Trilogy

as Narrator (voice)
Released: 1969-06-08

Trilogy is an anthology film of three adaptations of Truman Capote short stories: Miriam, Among...

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Truman & Tennessee: An Intimate Conversation

as Self - Writer (archive footage)
Released: 2021-06-18

The parallel lives of writer Truman Capote (1924-84) and playwright Tennessee Williams...

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Groucho & Cavett

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 2022-12-27

Discover the enduring friendship between television personality Dick Cavett and his mentor...

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The Thanksgiving Visitor

as Narrator (voice)
Released: 1967-11-01

Adaptation of Truman Capote's short story. A sequel, from the same filmmakers, to the critically...

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With Love from Truman

as Self - Writer
Released: 1966-01-01

At his Long Island beach house, and on the occasion of the publication of his masterful...

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A Christmas Memory

as Narrator (voice)
Released: 1966-12-21

Narrated by Truman Capote. Emmy Award winning adaptation of Capote's recollection of his youth...

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Beaton by Bailey

as self
Released: 1971-01-01

Whimsical portrait of photographer and designer Cecil Beaton during a photo session with David...

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The Dick Cavett Show

as Self - Guest
First aired: 1968-06-06

The Dick Cavett Show has been the title of several talk shows hosted by Dick Cavett on various...

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The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour

as uncredited
First aired: 1971-08-01

The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour is an American variety show starring American pop-singer Cher and...

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Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In

as Self
First aired: 1967-09-09

An American sketch comedy television program hosted by comedians Dan Rowan and Dick Martin.

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The David Susskind Show

as Self
First aired: 1959-01-18

The David Susskind Show is an American television talk show hosted by David Susskind. The...

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Dinah!

as Self
First aired: 1974-10-21

Dinah's show premiered 9 September 1974 and continued through to 4 September 1981. She started...

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