Truman Capote
Biography
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.
Also Known As
Movie Appearances
Annie Hall
as Truman Capote Look-Alike (uncredited)
1977
Murder by Death
as Lionel Twain
1976
Cocksucker Blues
as Self
1972
A Christmas Memory
as Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
1966
Trilogy
as Narrator (voice)
1969
With Love from Truman
as Self - Writer
1966
Groucho & Cavett
as Self (archive footage)
2022
Public Speaking
as Self (archive footage)
2011
The Thanksgiving Visitor
as Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
1968
Beaton by Bailey
as Self
1971
Do I Sound Gay?
as Self (archive footage)
2015
The Capote Tapes
as Self (archive footage)
2021
Diana Vreeland: The Eye Has to Travel
as Self (archive footage)
2012
David Susskind Archive: Truman Capote Tells All
TBA
Truman & Tennessee: An Intimate Conversation
as Self - Writer (archive footage)
2021
6 morts dans la nuit : « De sang-froid » – Truman Capote
as Self (archive footage)
2024
Bad Hostage
as Self (archive footage)
2024
The New Yorker at 100
as Self (archive footage)
2025
TV Appearances
The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour
1971
The David Susskind Show
as Self
1959
Dinah!
as Self
1974
V.I.P. Schaukel
as Self
1971
The Dick Cavett Show
as Self - Guest
1968
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
as Self
1962
The Mike Douglas Show
as Self
1961
Tempo
as Self
1961
American Experience
as Self (archive footage)
1988
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
as Self (uncredited)
1968
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
as Self (archive footage)
1962