Truman Capote
- Known For
- Writing
- Born
- September 30, 1924 in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
- Died
- August 25, 1984
- Active Years
- 1953–2025 (73 Years)
- Total Credits
- 55 credits in database
Biography
Truman Garcia Capote, born Truman Streckfus Persons, was an American author, novelist, screenwriter, playwright, and actor. Born on September 30, 1924, in New Orleans, Louisiana, he grew up in Monroeville, Alabama, New York City, and Greenwich, Connecticut. Capote died on August 25, 1984. His work includes short stories, novels, plays, and nonfiction recognized as literary classics, such as the novella Breakfast at Tiffany's. He is known for Murder by Death (1976) and The Innocents (1961). At least 20 films and television dramas have been produced from his novels, stories, and screenplays. Capote earned significant fame with the book In Cold Blood (1966), which he spent four years writing. He has 51 known credits.
Career overview
Truman Garcia Capote, born Truman Streckfus Persons, was an American author, novelist, screenwriter, and playwright. He was also an actor. His professional career began with the writing of short stories. Many of his short stories, novels, plays, and nonfiction works are recognized as literary classics. His work includes the novella Breakfast at Tiffany's. Capote achieved significant fame with the book In Cold Blood, which he spent four years writing. At least 20 films and television dramas have been produced from his novels, stories, and screenplays.
Capote is known for his work on projects such as The Innocents (1961), Breakfast at Tiffany's (1961), and Murder by Death (1976). His writing credits include 51 known credits. He was born on September 30, 1924, in New Orleans, Louisiana, and died on August 25, 1984. Throughout his life, he grew up in locations including Monroeville, Alabama, New York City, and Greenwich, Connecticut. He is regarded as one of the founders of New Journalism.
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Full Filmography
55 titles- 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)
- Love, Marilyn (2013) Writer
- Diana Vreeland: The Eye Has to Travel (2012) as Self (archive footage)
- Public Speaking (2011) as Self (archive footage)
- Miriam (2007) Short Story
- Children on Their Birthdays (2002) Writer
- Other Voices Other Rooms (1997) Writer
- A Christmas Memory (1997) Short Story
- In Cold Blood (1996) Book
- The Grass Harp (1996) Novel
- One Christmas (1994) Story
- Historias Breves 0: Un día con Ángela (1993) Original Story
- Hello, Stranger (1992) Writer
- American Experience (1988) as Self (archive footage)
- Miriam (1980) Novel
- Annie Hall (1977) as Truman Capote Look-Alike (uncredited)
- Murder by Death (1976) as Lionel Twain
- Dinah! (1974) as Self
- The Glass House (1972) Story
- Cocksucker Blues (1972) as Self
- The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour (1971)
- V.I.P. Schaukel (1971) as Self
- Beaton by Bailey (1971) as Self
- Der kopflose Falke (1971) Novel
- Trilogy (1969) as Narrator (voice)
- Trilogy (1969) Story
- The Dick Cavett Show (1968) as Self - Guest
- Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In (1968) as Self (uncredited)
- Laura (1968) Screenplay
- The Thanksgiving Visitor (1968) as Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
- The Thanksgiving Visitor (1968) Adaptation
- The Thanksgiving Visitor (1968) Story
- In Cold Blood (1967) Novel
- ABC Stage 67 (1966) Writer
- With Love from Truman (1966) as Self - Writer
- A Christmas Memory (1966) as Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
- A Christmas Memory (1966) Short Story
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self (archive footage)
- The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self
- Breakfast at Tiffany's (1961) Novel
- Tempo (1961) as Self
- The Innocents (1961) Screenplay
- Theatre '70 (1960) Writer
- The David Susskind Show (1959) as Self
- Beat the Devil (1953) Screenplay
- Indiscretion of an American Wife (1953) Dialogue
- David Susskind Archive: Truman Capote Tells All
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Truman Capote best known for?
Truman Capote is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Public Speaking (2011), Meteor Garden (2018), The Grass Harp (1996), American Experience (1988).
When and where was Truman Capote born?
Truman Capote was born on September 30, 1924 in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. They passed away on August 25, 1984.
How many credits does Truman Capote have?
Truman Capote has accumulated over 55 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1953 to 2025.
What is Truman Capote's background in cinema and television?
Truman Garcia Capote, born Truman Streckfus Persons, was an American author, novelist, screenwriter, playwright, and actor. Born on September 30, 1924, in New Orleans, Louisiana, he grew up in Monroeville, Alabama, New York City, and Greenwich, Connecticut. Capote died on August 25, 1984. His work includes short storie...
Truman Capote by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- V.I.P. Schaukel (1971) as Self — aged about 46
- Annie Hall (1977) as Truman Capote Look-Alike (uncredited) — aged about 52
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self — aged about 37
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self (archive footage) — aged about 37
- Murder by Death (1976) as Lionel Twain — aged about 51
- Public Speaking (2011) as Self (archive footage) — aged about 86
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