Truman Capote

Truman Streckfus Persons

Truman’s original name

Truman’s Birthday and Birthplace

September 30, 1924 in New Orleans

Truman’s Mother

Lillie Mae Falk, later Lillie Capote

Truman’s Biological Father

Archulus Persons

Upbringing

Raised in Monroeville, Alabama with his distant cousin named Sook Faulk from 1930 - 1940.

Truman’s lifelong friend

Harper Lee, author of To Kill a Mockingbird

Truman’s New Father

Joseph Capote, a wealthy business man

Capote Traits

Had an IQ of 215 and was 5’ 3” with a high pitched voice. Was openly homosexual

1945 Achievement

Short story “Miriam” won the O. Henry Award

1946 Achievement

Shut a final door won an O. Henry Award

1948 Achievement

First Novel, “Other Voices, Other Rooms”, published. The themes were controversial but gained success.

1951 Achievement

Published the Grass Harp, adapted into a film in 1996

1958 Achievement

Released Breakfast at Tiffany’s, later adapted into a film

1965 Achievement

Published In Cold Blood, which pioneered the “nonfiction novel”.

Truman in the Film Industry

Contributed to movies such as Beat the Devil and the Asphalt Jungle

Studio 54

A nightclub that Truman frequented

Truman Capote Death and Location

Truman Capote died on August 25, 1984 in Los Angeles

Post-In Cold Blood Releases

Answered Prayers was the book released after In Cold Blood. It was based off his high society life.