Truman Capote Truman Capote Truman Garcia Capote (; born Truman Streckfus Persons, September 30, 1924 – August 25, 1984) was an American novelist, short story writer, screenwriter, playwright, and actor. Several of his short stories, novels, and plays have been praised as literary classics, including the novella "Breakfast at Tiffany's" (1958) and the true crime novel "In Cold Blood" (1966), which he labeled a "nonfiction novel". At least 20 films and television dramas have been produced from his work. Capote rose above a childhood troubled by divorce, a long absence from his mother, and multiple migrations. He had discovered his calling as
Timothy Truman Terry Strongheart, they decided to form a new band with some of Truman's friends and Strongheart's daughter called the Terry Strongheart Band. Two CDs have been recorded, the first entitled "Tears" and the follow-up "Indian School". Truman provided illustrations for the posthumous Rory Gallagher release "Kickback City" (2013). Truman said he first heard Gallagher's music in 1973 while a junior in high school. Timothy Truman is often confused with the music composer Tim Truman who wrote the theme to "Melrose Place" and composed the score to "Miami Vice's" final season among other important contributions to the music industry in movies