Truman Capote
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Born September 30, 1924·Died August 25, 1984 (at 59)·New Orleans, Louisiana, USA·Male
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.
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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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the most rated titles across all credits
Filmography
53 credits across 50 titlesWriting
24 creditsActing
4 creditsAs self
25 creditsTalk shows, festival coverage and documentary appearances, kept out of the acting list.
