Writing · New Orleans, Louisiana, USA · Born September 30, 1924
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
2025
as Self (archive footage)
Movie6 morts dans la nuit : « De sang-froid » – Truman Capote
2024
as Self (archive footage)
MovieBad Hostage
2024
as Self (archive footage)
MovieGroucho & Cavett
2022
as Self (archive footage)
MovieThe Capote Tapes
2021
as Self (archive footage)
MovieTruman & Tennessee: An Intimate Conversation
2021
as Self - Writer (archive footage)
TVCold Blooded: The Clutter Family Murders
2017
as Self (archive footage)
MovieDo I Sound Gay?
2015
as Self (archive footage)
MovieDiana Vreeland: The Eye Has to Travel
2012
as Self (archive footage)
MoviePublic Speaking
2011
as Self (archive footage)
TVAmerican Experience
1988
as Self (archive footage)
MovieAnnie Hall
1977
as Truman Capote Look-Alike (uncredited)
MovieMurder by Death
1976
as Lionel Twain
TVDinah!
1974
as Self
MovieCocksucker Blues
1972
as Self
TVThe Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour
1971
V.I.P. Schaukel
1971
as Self
MovieBeaton by Bailey
1971
as Self
MovieTrilogy
1969
as Narrator (voice)
MovieThe Thanksgiving Visitor
1968
as Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
TVThe Dick Cavett Show
1968
as Self - Guest
TVRowan & Martin's Laugh-In
1968
as Self (uncredited)
MovieA Christmas Memory
1966
as Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
MovieWith Love from Truman
1966
as Self - Writer
TVThe Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962
as Self
TVThe Mike Douglas Show
1961
as Self
TVTempo
1961
as Self
TVThe David Susskind Show
1959
as Self
David Susskind Archive: Truman Capote Tells All
