Truman Capote
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Truman Capote
Summary
Truman Capote is a human[1]. Born in New Orleans[2], he… he was born on September 30, 1924[3]. He passed away in Los Angeles[4]. He died on August 25, 1984[5]. He worked as a screenwriter[6], novelist[7], writer[8], playwright[9], and autobiographer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.28% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (94,978 views/month, #2,804 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Truman Capote's place of birth was New Orleans[2].
- Truman Capote died in Los Angeles[4].
- Truman Capote was born on September 30, 1924[3].
- Truman Capote died on August 25, 1984[5].
- Burial took place at Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery[12].
- Truman Capote held citizenship in United States[13].
- Truman Capote's professions included screenwriter[6].
- Truman Capote's professions included novelist[7].
- Truman Capote worked as a writer[8].
- Truman Capote's professions included playwright[9].
- Truman Capote worked as an autobiographer[10].
- Truman Capote's professions included actor[14].
- Truman Capote's field of work was creative and professional writing[15].
- Truman Capote's field of work was journalism[16].
- Truman Capote's field of work was film screenwriting[17].
- Truman Capote's field of work was film acting[18].
- Truman Capote's education included a stint at Greenwich High School[19].
- Truman Capote's education included a stint at Dwight School[20].
- A notable work attributed to Truman Capote is In Cold Blood[21].
- A notable work attributed to Truman Capote is Breakfast at Tiffany's[22].
- Truman Capote received the O. Henry Award[23].
- Truman Capote was a member of American Academy of Arts and Letters[24].
- Truman Capote was a member of Bavarian Academy of Fine Arts[25].
- Truman Capote is recorded as male[26].
- Truman Capote's instance of is recorded as human[27].
Product Details
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: US[29]
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Began / founded: 1924-09-30[30]
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Ended / dissolved: 1984-08-25[31]
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MusicBrainz ID: 6f9bcd85-facc-448e-92f8-7375b53273ac[32]
Body
Origins and Family
Truman Capote was born in New Orleans[2]. He was born on September 30, 1924[3].
Education
Educated at Greenwich High School[19], a high school[33], in United States[34] and Dwight School[20], a university-preparatory school[35], in United States[36], founded in 1872[37].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include screenwriter[6], novelist[7], writer[8], playwright[9], autobiographer[10], and actor[14]. Fields of work include creative and professional writing[15], an academic discipline[38]; journalism[16], an industry[39]; film screenwriting[17], an occupation[40]; and film acting[18].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include In Cold Blood[21], a literary work[41], in United States[42] and Breakfast at Tiffany's[22], a literary work[43]. Things named for Truman Capote include Truman Capote Award for Literary Criticism[44] and Capote[45].
Recognition
Truman Capote received the O. Henry Award[23].
Death and Burial
Truman Capote died on August 25, 1984[5]. He died in Los Angeles[4]. The cause of death was liver failure[46]. He is buried at Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery[12].
Why It Matters
Truman Capote ranks in the top 0.28% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (94,978 views/month, #2,804 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] He is known by 49 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]
He has been cited as an influence by John Updike[49], a poet[50], 1932–2009[51], of United States[52], awarded the Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres[53].
Works attributed to him include In Cold Blood[54], a literary work[55], in United States[56]; Breakfast at Tiffany's[57], a literary work[58]; Answered Prayers[59], an unfinished novel[60]; Other Voices, Other Rooms[61], a written work[62], founded in 1948[63]; and The Grass Harp[64], a film[65], directed by Charles Matthau[66]. Entities named for him include Truman Capote Award for Literary Criticism[44] and Capote[45].
FAQs
Where was Truman Capote born?
Truman Capote was born in New Orleans[2].
Where did Truman Capote die?
Truman Capote passed away in Los Angeles[4].
What did Truman Capote do for work?
Truman Capote worked as screenwriter[6], novelist[7], writer[8], playwright[9], and autobiographer[10].
Where did Truman Capote go to school?
Truman Capote was educated at Greenwich High School[19] and Dwight School[20].
What awards did Truman Capote receive?
Honors received include O. Henry Award[23].
Who did Truman Capote influence?
Truman Capote has been cited as an influence by John Updike[49].