Horton Foote
Biography
Horton Foote works in writing. Born March 14, 1916. Died March 4, 2009. Archytele tracks 42 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Full Filmography
42 titles- Bessie (2015) Story
- The Trip to Bountiful (2014) Writer
- Main Street (2010) Screenplay
- Fearful Symmetry (1998) as Self
- Old Man (1997) Teleplay
- Alone (1997) Writer
- Lily Dale (1996) as Old Horace (voice)
- Lily Dale (1996) Screenplay
- Lily Dale (1996) Theatre Play
- Of Mice and Men (1992) Screenplay
- The Habitation of Dragons (1992) Writer
- Convicts (1991) Writer
- The Civil War (1990) as Jefferson Davis (voice)
- Courtship (1987) Screenplay
- On Valentine's Day (1986) Screenplay
- Almutaradat Al'akhira (1986) Story
- The Trip to Bountiful (1985) Screenplay
- The Trip to Bountiful (1985) Producer
- 1918 (1985) Writer
- Tender Mercies (1983) Writer
- Tender Mercies (1983) Co-Producer
- Keeping On (1983) Writer
- American Playhouse (1982) Writer
- American Playhouse (1982) Theatre Play
- American Playhouse (1982) Screenplay
- Barn Burning (1980) Teleplay
- The Displaced Person (1977) Teleplay
- Tomorrow (1972) Screenplay
- Hurry Sundown (1967) Screenplay
- The Chase (1966) Novel
- The Chase (1966) Theatre Play
- Baby the Rain Must Fall (1965) Theatre Play
- Baby the Rain Must Fall (1965) Screenplay
- The Merv Griffin Show (1962) as Self
- To Kill a Mockingbird (1962) Screenplay
- The Shape of the River (1960) Writer
- Old Man (1958) Teleplay
- Armchair Theatre (1956) Writer
- Storm Fear (1955) Writer
- The Trip to Bountiful (1953) Teleplay
- Goodyear Television Playhouse (1951) Writer
- The Philco Television Playhouse (1948) Director
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Horton Foote best known for?
Horton Foote is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Of Mice and Men (1992), Children of Men (2006), Tender Mercies (1983), Tender Mercies (1983).
When and where was Horton Foote born?
Horton Foote was born on March 14, 1916. They passed away on March 4, 2009.
How many credits does Horton Foote have?
Horton Foote has accumulated over 42 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1948 to 2015.
What is Horton Foote's background in cinema and television?
Albert Horton Foote Jr. (March 14, 1916 – March 4, 2009) was an American playwright and screenwriter. He received Academy Awards for To Kill a Mockingbird (1962), which was adapted from the 1960 novel of the same name by Harper Lee, and Tender Mercies (1983). He was also known for his notable live television dramas pro...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Civil War (1990) as Jefferson Davis (voice) — aged about 74
- The Merv Griffin Show (1962) as Self — aged about 46
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