A lot more than 20 of Capote’s functions have already been adapted to or influenced movies and television. He frequently made an appearance on the Dick Cavett Display, The David Frost Display, and The Tonight Display Starring Johnny Carson. Capote’s functions included novels, performs, short stories, and non-fiction and consist of many literary classics such as the novella Breakfast at Tiffany’s and the real crime novel In Cool Bloodstream.Truman Capote Net Worthy of: Truman Capote was an American writer, screenwriter, and playwright who had a net well worth of $10 million. Truman got a hard upbringing and started composing at 11 years older. He began writing short tales and had critical achievement with Miriam in 1945 which attracted the interest of Random home and offered him a contract to create Other Voices, Other Areas in 1948. He spent six years composing In Cold Bloodstream with help from his lifelong friend writer Harper Lee (To Kill a Mockingbird). The 1961 film Breakfast at Tiffany’s was predicated on Capote’s novel and In Cool Blood became a Television film in 1996. Capote made an appearance in the films Murder by Loss of life and Annie Hall in 1976 and 1977. Truman Capote was created in New Orleans, Louisiana in September 1924 and passed on in August 1984. Truman Capote passed on on August 25, 1984 at 59 years older from liver cancer.
Known for movies
Breakfast at Tiffany's (1961) as Writer
In Cold Blood (1967) as Writer
The Innocents (1961) as Writer
Beat the Devil (1953) as Writer
Quick Facts
Full Name
Truman Capote
Net Worth
$10 Million
Date Of Birth
September 30, 1924
Died
August 25, 1984, Bel-Air, Los Angeles, California, United States
Height
1.6 m
Profession
Screenwriter, Author, Novelist, Playwright, Actor
Education
Dwight School, Greenwich High School
Nationality
American
Parents
Archulus Persons, Joseph Capote, Lillie Mae Faulk
Partner
Jack Dunphy
Awards
Edgar Award for Best Fact Crime, Edgar Award for Best Motion Picture Screenplay, Primetime Emmy Award for Special Classification Of Individual Achievements
Nominations
Academy Award for Best Picture, Academy Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role, Academy Award for Best Director, Academy Award for Best Writing Adapted Screenplay, Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture, BAFTA Award for Best Direction, BAFTA Award for Best Film, Independent Spirit Award for Best Feature, Golden Bear, Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Picture, BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role, Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role, Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Supporting Actress, Producers Guild of America Award for Best Theatrical Motion Picture, Writers Guild of America Award for Best Adapted Screenplay, Directors Guild of America Award for Outstanding Directing – Feature Film, BAFTA Award for Best Adapted Screenplay, Satellite Award for Best Motion Picture - Drama, Independent Spirit Award for Best Cinematography, GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Film - Wide Release, National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Supporting Actress, Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Screenplay, Bodil Award for Best American Film, ALMA Award for Favorite Movie Actor, Satellite Award for Best Adapted Screenplay, National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Screenplay, Satellite Award for Best Director, London Film Critics' Circle Award for Actor of the Year, Satellite Award for Best Overall DVD, National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Director, London Film Critics Circle Award for Screenwriter of the Year, Robert Award for Best American Film, Costume Designers Guild Award for Best Costume Design - Period Film, Chicago Film Critics Association Award for Best Supporting Actress, Online Film Critics Society Award for Best Supporting Actress, Satellite Award for Best Supporting Actor – Drama, PGA Producer of the Year Award in Theatrical Motion Pictures, Chicago Film Critics Association Award for Best Screenplay, Chlotrudis Award for Best Adapted Screenplay, Online Film Critics Society Award for Best Adapted Screenplay, Golden Trailer Award for Best Independent Trailer, Online Film Critics Society Award for Best Breakthrough Filmmaker
Interesting Facts
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Fact
1
Despite his diminutive size, he was said to have been an excellent arm wrestler.
2
"Capote" was actually his stepfather's last name.
3
His life was touched by tragedy. His mother committed suicide and, according to the coroner's report, Capote himself died from "liver disease complicated by phlebitis and multiple drug intoxication".
Biography in: "The Scribner Encyclopedia of American Lives". Volume One, 1981-1985, pages 128-130. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1998.
6
According to George Plimpton's biography "Truman Capote: In Which Various Friends, Enemies, Acquaintences and Detractors Recall His Turbulent Career," one of Capote's eccentricities was to walk into a liquor store and ask for a bottle of "Justerini and Brooks" scotch, which is more familiarly known as J&B, which is one of the most famous brand names in the liquor business. Even if a merchant told him the store did not carry the brand (as most people didn't know what the initials stood for), even when it was likely it did carry the brand, Capote would not call it "J&B", even if it meant that he went without it.
The film rights to his novella, "Hand Carved Coffins" were held by producer Dino De Laurentiis and the project was offered to directors Michael Cimino and David Lynch but to date, the project has not been produced.
12
Although he wrote only a handful of books during his lifetime, he produced 25 full-length plays, two novels, 60 short stories, more than 100 poems and an autobiography.
13
Was a distant relative (seventh cousin once removed) of playwright Tennessee Williams.
14
Longtime partner was Jack Dunphy.
15
He is one of several famous and tragic figures from history to be featured on the sleeve artwork of the album "Clutching at Straws" by rock band Marillion (released in 1987).
16
His most famous work is the book, "In Cold Blood."
17
Is the inspiration for the character "Dill" in Harper Lee's novel "To Kill a Mockingbird". He and Lee were childhood friends.
18
Frequently visited legendary New York disco Studio 54 in the late '70s.
His characters were often emotionally isolated and/or confused about their sexuality
Quotes
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Quote
1
I don't care what anybody says about me, as long as it isn't true.
2
Do you want to know the real reason why I push my hair down on my forehead? Because I have two cowlicks. If I didn't do that it would make me look as though I had two feathery horns.
3
[on Humphrey Bogart] He had an image of sophisticated virility and he projected it remarkably well. And with such humor. At last, he had such style that it doesn't wither, it doesn't age, it doesn't date. Like Billie Holiday.
4
[on Marlon Brando] No actor of my generation has possessed greater natural gifts; but none other has transported intellectual falsity to higher levels of hilarious pretension.
5
New York is a diamond iceberg floating in river water.
6
[on Marilyn Monroe] She is pure Alice in Wonderland, and her appearance and demeanor are a nicely judged mix of the Red Queen and a flamingo.
The greatest thing about masturbation is that you don't have to dress up for it.
9
I think I've written one masterpiece in my career and that's "In Cold Blood". It is a masterpiece and I don't care what anyone says. I think I've also written three or four short stories that are as good as anything written in the English language.
10
It's a scientific fact ... For every year a person lives in Hollywood, they lose two points of their IQ.
Pictures
Won Awards
Won awards
Year
Award
Ceremony
Nomination
Movie
Award shared with
1967
Primetime Emmy
Primetime Emmy Awards
Special Classifications of Individual Achievements
$10 Million
