Truman Capote Filmography
WritingBORN 1924NEW ORLEANS15 FILMS IN DB

TrumanCapote
Known for Writing · 6 morts dans la nuit : « De sang-froid » – Truman Capote, Murder by Death, Bad Hostage
15
FILMS IN DB
$175
TOTAL VALUE
7
PRICED
$25
AVG VALUE
DVD
BEST FORMAT
💎
RAREST RELEASE
Cocksucker Blues
~$54 · DVD · 1972
📈
MOST VALUABLE
Groucho & Cavett
$15 · Est. market value
BIOGRAPHY
BORN
September 30, 1924
BIRTHPLACE
New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
KNOWN FOR
Writing
TOTAL CREDITS
14 (TMDb)
IN WATCHROSTER DB
15 matched films
HIGHEST VALUE RELEASES
FILMS BY DECADE
FULL FILMOGRAPHY
15 filmsTITLE
YEAR
ROLE
FORMATS
RATING
VALUE
Bad Hostage
Self (archive footage)
2024
Supporting
★ 7.0
—
+ TRACK
6 morts dans la nuit : « De sang-froid » – Truman Capote
Self (archive footage)
2024
Supporting
★ 8.0
—
+ TRACK
Groucho & Cavett
Self (archive footage)
2022
Supporting
★ 7.0
$15
+ TRACK
Truman & Tennessee: An Intimate Conversation
Self - Writer (archive footage)
2021
Lead
★ 2.5
—
+ TRACK
Love, Marilyn
2013
Writer
★ 6.6
$13
+ TRACK
Public Speaking
Self (archive footage)
2011
Supporting
★ 7.0
$20
+ TRACK
Children on Their Birthdays
2002
Writer
★ 5.7
—
+ TRACK
Other Voices Other Rooms
1997
Writer
★ 6.5
$15
+ TRACK
Hello, Stranger
1992
Writer
—
—
+ TRACK
Murder by Death
Lionel Twain
1976
Lead
★ 7.2
$48
+ TRACK
Cocksucker Blues
Self
1972
Supporting
★ 5.8
$54
+ TRACK
Beaton by Bailey
Self
1971
Lead
—
—
+ TRACK
With Love from Truman
Self - Writer
1966
Lead
★ 6.2
—
+ TRACK
A Christmas Memory
Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
1966
Supporting
★ 6.0
$10
+ TRACK
David Susskind Archive: Truman Capote Tells All
—
Lead
—
—
+ TRACK
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of roles did Truman Capote typically appear in on film?
Truman Capote often appeared as himself, especially in documentaries and archive footage, reflecting his status as a writer and public figure.
What genres are common in Truman Capote's filmography?
His films span genres including documentary, drama, comedy, history, TV movies, and thriller.
During which decade was Truman Capote most active in film?
The most active decade for Truman Capote's film appearances was the 2020s, largely through archival footage in documentaries and other films.
What is a notable acting role Truman Capote played apart from appearing as himself?
He had a notable acting role as Lionel Twain in the comedy film Murder by Death (1976).
In what physical media format can Truman Capote's films typically be found?
His films are commonly available on DVD format.
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