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Known For
Writer
Birthday
(Saturday)
Died
Birthplace
West Point, New York, USA
Nationality
Religion
Atheism
Political Party
Democratic Party
Languages
English
Partner
Howard Austen
Parents
Eugene Luther Vidal, Nina S. Gore
Sibling
Nina Auchincloss Straight
Education
St. Albans School, Phillips Exeter Academy, Sidwell Friends School
Zodiac Sign
♎ Libra
Chinese Zodiac
牛 Ox
Popularity
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Career
Career spanning 41 years (1956-1997)
Screen debut
Wrote first screenplay at age 71
Year context
Born in 1925 -- Scopes Trial on teaching evolution; Calvin Coolidge was US president
Year 1925 →
Zodiac
Born in the Year of the Ox
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Cultural Uplift
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Filmography (5)
AWARDS (4)
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National Book Award
1993
WON
B
National Book Critics Circle Award in Criticism
1982
WON
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Edgar Awards
1955
WON
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Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres
WON
Biography
Eugene Luther Gore Vidal (born Eugene Louis Vidal; October 3, 1925 – July 31, 2012) was an American writer and public intellectual known for his epigrammatic wit. His novels and essays interrogated the social and cultural sexual norms he perceived as driving American life. Beyond literature, Vidal was heavily involved in politics. He unsuccessfully sought office twice as a Democratic Party candidate, first in 1960 to the U.S. House of Representatives (for New York), and later in 1982 to the U.S. Senate (for California).
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old was Gore Vidal?
Gore Vidal was born on and passed away on at the age of 86.
Where was Gore Vidal born?
Gore Vidal was born in West Point, New York, USA.
What movies or shows has Gore Vidal been in?
Gore Vidal has 5 credits in our database. Notable titles include Gattaca (1997), The Sicilian (1987), American Masters (1986), Suddenly, Last Summer (1959), The Catered Affair (1956).
What is Gore Vidal known for?
Gore Vidal is primarily known as a writer. Eugene Luther Gore Vidal (born Eugene Louis Vidal; October 3, 1925 – July 31, 2012) was an American writer and public intellectual known for his…
Where can I find more information about Gore Vidal?
You can find more about Gore Vidal on IMDB, TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
