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Truman Capote(1924-1984)

  • Writer
  • 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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Truman Capote in The Capote Tapes (2019)
Truman Capote in The Capote Tapes (2019)
Truman Capote and Harper Lee in The Capote Tapes (2019)
Truman Capote and Kate Harrington in The Capote Tapes (2019)
Truman Capote and Lee Radziwill in A Tale of Two Sisters (2015)
Truman Capote in The Capote Tapes (2019)
Truman Capote in Cold Blooded: The Clutter Family Murders (2017)
Truman Capote and Candy Darling in Beautiful Darling (2010)
"Murder by Death," Truman Capote 1976 Columbia
"Murder by Death," Truman Capote 1976 Columbia
Truman Capote
Philip Seymour Hoffman and Truman Capote

Known for

Murder by Death (1976)
Murder by Death
7.3
  • Lionel Twain
  • 1976
The Innocents (1961)
The Innocents
7.8
  • Writer
  • 1961
Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany's (1961)
Breakfast at Tiffany's
7.6
  • Writer
  • 1961
Robert Blake and Scott Wilson in In Cold Blood (1967)
In Cold Blood
7.9
  • Writer
  • 1967

Credits

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Writer

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

Actor

  • Woody Allen and Diane Keaton in Annie Hall (1977)
    Annie Hall
    • Truman Capote
    • Truman Capote Look-Alike (uncredited)
    • 1977
  • Murder by Death (1976)
    Murder by Death
    • Lionel Twain
    • 1976
  • Dan Rowan and Dick Martin (aka Rowan & Martin) 1975
    Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
    • Guest Performer (uncredited)
    • TV Series
    • 1971
  • Trilogy (1969)
    Trilogy
    • Narrated by (segment "A Christmas Memory") (voice, as Mr. Capote)
    • 1969
  • The Thanksgiving Visitor (1968)
    The Thanksgiving Visitor
    • Narrator
    • TV Movie
    • 1968
  • ABC Stage 67 (1966)
    ABC Stage 67
    • Narrated by (as Mr. Capote)
    • TV Series
    • 1966

Soundtrack

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

Videos5

Public Speaking
Trailer 0:52
Public Speaking
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
      Archulus Persons
  • Other works
    Novel: "The Dogs Bark".
  • Publicity listings
    • 6 Biographical Movies
    • 8 Print Biographies
    • 7 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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