Truman Capote
Writing
28
Acting Credits
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...
Known For
Filmography
The New Yorker at 100
2025
as Self (archive footage)
6 morts dans la nuit : « De sang-froid » – Truman Capote
2024
as Self (archive footage)
Bad Hostage
2024
as Self (archive footage)
Groucho & Cavett
2022
as Self (archive footage)
The Capote Tapes
2021
as Self (archive footage)
Truman & Tennessee: An Intimate Conversation
2021
as Self - Writer (archive footage)
Cold Blooded: The Clutter Family Murders
2017
as Self (archive footage)
Do I Sound Gay?
2015
as Self (archive footage)
Diana Vreeland: The Eye Has to Travel
2012
as Self (archive footage)
Public Speaking
2011
as Self (archive footage)
American Experience
1988
as Self (archive footage)
Annie Hall
1977
as Truman Capote Look-Alike (uncredited)
Murder by Death
1976
as Lionel Twain
Dinah!
1974
as Self
Cocksucker Blues
1972
as Self
Beaton by Bailey
1971
as Self
The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour
1971
V.I.P. Schaukel
1971
as Self
Trilogy
1969
as Narrator (voice)
The Thanksgiving Visitor
1968
as Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
The Dick Cavett Show
1968
as Self - Guest
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
1968
as Self (uncredited)
A Christmas Memory
1966
as Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
With Love from Truman
1966
as Self - Writer
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962
as Self
The Mike Douglas Show
1961
as Self
Tempo
1961
as Self
The David Susskind Show
1959
as Self