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Known For
Writer
Birthday
(Tuesday)
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Nationality
Religion
Christian Science
Languages
English
Children
1 child: Hallie Foote
Parents
Albert Horton Foote, Harriet Gautier Brooks
Zodiac Sign
♓ Pisces
Chinese Zodiac
龙 Dragon
Name Origin
English < Proto-West Germanic (*Aþalberht)
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Horton Foote is known for writing.
Born (died at age 92).
8 awards including Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay.
Horton Foote has 8 credits in our database.
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Filmography (8)
AWARDS (12)
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Pulitzer Prize for Drama
1995
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Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay
1984
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Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay
1963
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Primetime Emmy Award
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Biography
Albert Horton Foote Jr. was an American playwright and screenwriter. He received Academy Awards for To Kill a Mockingbird, which was adapted from the 1960 novel of the same name by Harper Lee, and the film, Tender Mercies (1983). He was also known for his notable live television dramas produced during the Golden Age of Television.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old was Horton Foote?
Horton Foote was born on and passed away on at the age of 92.
What movies or shows has Horton Foote been in?
Horton Foote has 8 credits in our database. Notable titles include Lily Dale (1996), On Valentine's Day (1986), 1918 (1985), Tender Mercies (1983), Hurry Sundown (1967).
What is Horton Foote known for?
Horton Foote is primarily known as a writer. Albert Horton Foote Jr. was an American playwright and screenwriter. He received Academy Awards for To Kill a Mockingbird, which was adapted from the 1960…
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