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.
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.
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Filmography (Movies)
The New Yorker at 100
Character:Self (archive footage)
Release Date:29/08/2025
6 morts dans la nuit : « De sang-froid » – Truman Capote
Character:Self (archive footage)
Release Date:20/11/2024
Bad Hostage
Character:Self (archive footage)
Release Date:13/06/2024
Groucho & Cavett
Character:Self (archive footage)
Release Date:27/12/2022
The Capote Tapes
Character:Self (archive footage)
Release Date:10/09/2021
Truman & Tennessee: An Intimate Conversation
Character:Self - Writer (archive footage)
Release Date:18/06/2021
Do I Sound Gay?
Character:Self (archive footage)
Release Date:10/07/2015
Diana Vreeland: The Eye Has to Travel
Character:Self (archive footage)
Release Date:21/09/2012
Public Speaking
Character:Self (archive footage)
Release Date:23/02/2011
Annie Hall
Character:Truman Capote Look-Alike (uncredited)
Release Date:19/04/1977
Murder by Death
Character:Lionel Twain
Release Date:23/06/1976
Cocksucker Blues
Character:Self
Release Date:26/07/1972
Beaton by Bailey
Character:Self
Release Date:01/01/1971
Trilogy
Character:Narrator (voice)
Release Date:08/06/1969
The Thanksgiving Visitor
Character:Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
Release Date:28/11/1968
A Christmas Memory
Character:Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
Release Date:21/12/1966
With Love from Truman
Character:Self - Writer
Release Date:01/01/1966
Television Appearances
American Experience
Character:Self (archive footage)
Dinah!
Character:Self
The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour
Character:
V.I.P. Schaukel
Character:Self
The Dick Cavett Show
Character:Self - Guest
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
Character:Self (uncredited)
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Character:Self
The Mike Douglas Show
Character:Self
Tempo
Character:Self
The David Susskind Show
Character:Self
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