
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 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.

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
TV • 1962

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
TV • 1962

The Mike Douglas Show
TV • 1961

The Dick Cavett Show
TV • 1968

American Experience
TV • 1988

Dinah!
TV • 1974

Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
TV • 1968

The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour
TV • 1971

Tempo
TV • 1961

The David Susskind Show
TV • 1959

Annie Hall
MOVIE • 1977

Murder by Death
MOVIE • 1976

With Love from Truman
MOVIE • 1966

Do I Sound Gay?
MOVIE • 2015

The New Yorker at 100
MOVIE • 2025

Public Speaking
MOVIE • 2011

Trilogy
MOVIE • 1969

The Capote Tapes
MOVIE • 2021