Portrait of George Plimpton

George Plimpton

Bio: George Ames Plimpton (March 18, 1927 – September 25, 2003) was an American journalist, writer, literary editor, actor and occasional amateur sportsman. He is widely known for his sports writing and for helping to found The Paris Review, as well as his patrician demeanor and accent
Born: Fri, Mar 18 1927
Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA

Death: Fri, Sep 26 2003
George Plimpton is 76 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of The Capote Tapes
The Capote Tapes
George Plimpton would have been no older than 76 in The Capote Tapes as 'Self (voice) (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 10 2021
Poster of Drunk Stoned Brilliant Dead: The Story of the National Lampoon
Drunk Stoned Brilliant Dead: The Story of the National Lampoon
George Plimpton would have been no older than 76 in Drunk Stoned Brilliant Dead: The Story of the National Lampoon as 'Self - Actor (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 25 2015
Poster of Plimpton! Starring George Plimpton as Himself
Plimpton! Starring George Plimpton as Himself
George Plimpton would have been no older than 76 in Plimpton! Starring George Plimpton as Himself as 'Himself (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 03 2012
Poster of Soul Power
Soul Power
George Plimpton would have been no older than 76 in Soul Power as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 10 2009
Poster of Factory Girl
Factory Girl
George Plimpton would have been no older than 76 in Factory Girl as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 29 2006
Poster of Bullet In The Brain
Bullet In The Brain
George Plimpton was 74 in Bullet In The Brain as 'Narrator'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 24 2001
Poster of Just Visiting
Just Visiting
George Plimpton was 74 in Just Visiting as 'Dr. Brady'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 06 2001
Poster of Sam the Man
Sam the Man
George Plimpton was 73 in Sam the Man as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 01 2001
Poster of EDtv
EDtv
George Plimpton was 72 in EDtv as 'Panel Member'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 26 1999
Poster of The Last Days of Disco
The Last Days of Disco
George Plimpton was 71 in The Last Days of Disco as 'Clubgoer'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 29 1998
Poster of Good Will Hunting
Good Will Hunting
George Plimpton was 70 in Good Will Hunting as 'Psychologist'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 05 1997
Poster of When We Were Kings
When We Were Kings
George Plimpton was 69 in When We Were Kings as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 25 1996
Poster of Nixon
Nixon
George Plimpton was 68 in Nixon as 'President's Lawyer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 22 1995
Poster of Just Cause
Just Cause
George Plimpton was 67 in Just Cause as 'Elder Phillips'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 17 1995
Poster of The Donner Party
The Donner Party
George Plimpton was 65 in The Donner Party as 'voice'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 28 1992
Poster of Little Man Tate
Little Man Tate
George Plimpton was 64 in Little Man Tate as 'Winston F. Buckner'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 06 1991
Poster of L.A. Story
L.A. Story
George Plimpton was 63 in L.A. Story as 'Straight Weatherman'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 08 1991
Poster of Coney Island
Coney Island
George Plimpton was 63 in Coney Island as '(voice)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 04 1991
Poster of A Fool and His Money
A Fool and His Money
George Plimpton was 62 in A Fool and His Money as 'Gott'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 18 1989
Poster of Uncensored Channels: TV Around The World With George Plimpton
Uncensored Channels: TV Around The World With George Plimpton
George Plimpton was 58 in Uncensored Channels: TV Around The World With George Plimpton as 'Himself (Host)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1986
Poster of Volunteers
Volunteers
George Plimpton was 58 in Volunteers as 'Lawrence Bourne Jr.'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 16 1985
Poster of Garbo Talks
Garbo Talks
George Plimpton was 57 in Garbo Talks as 'Self (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 12 1984
Poster of Good Morning, Mr. Orwell
Good Morning, Mr. Orwell
George Plimpton was 56 in Good Morning, Mr. Orwell as 'Self - Host'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1984
Poster of Reds
Reds
George Plimpton was 54 in Reds as 'Horace Whigham'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 25 1981
Poster of Playboy's 25th Anniversary Celebration
Playboy's 25th Anniversary Celebration
George Plimpton was 52 in Playboy's 25th Anniversary Celebration as 'Narrator'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 07 1979
Poster of If Ever I See You Again
If Ever I See You Again
George Plimpton was 51 in If Ever I See You Again as 'Lawrence'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 24 1978
Poster of The Private Files of J. Edgar Hoover
The Private Files of J. Edgar Hoover
George Plimpton was 50 in The Private Files of J. Edgar Hoover as 'Quentin Reynolds'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 01 1977
Poster of Plimpton! Shoot-Out at Rio Lobo
Plimpton! Shoot-Out at Rio Lobo
George Plimpton was 43 in Plimpton! Shoot-Out at Rio Lobo as 'Narrator'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 09 1970
Poster of Rio Lobo
Rio Lobo
George Plimpton was 43 in Rio Lobo as 'George, Whitey's 4th Henchman'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 01 1970
Poster of The Queen
The Queen
George Plimpton was 41 in The Queen as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 17 1968
Poster of The Detective
The Detective
George Plimpton was 41 in The Detective as 'Reporter'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 28 1968
Poster of Beyond the Law
Beyond the Law
George Plimpton was 41 in Beyond the Law as 'Mayor'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 02 1968
Poster of Lawrence of Arabia
Lawrence of Arabia
George Plimpton was 35 in Lawrence of Arabia as 'Bedouin (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 11 1962

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of A Nero Wolfe Mystery
A Nero Wolfe Mystery
George Plimpton was 74+ in A Nero Wolfe Mystery as 'Winterhoff, Cook'.
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Sun, Apr 22 2001
Poster of Deadline
Deadline
George Plimpton was 73+ in Deadline
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Mon, Oct 02 2000
Poster of Just Shoot Me!
Just Shoot Me!
George Plimpton was 69+ in Just Shoot Me! as 'George Plimpton'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 04 1997
Poster of The West
The West
George Plimpton was 69+ in The West as 'Self (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 15 1996
Poster of E! True Hollywood Story
E! True Hollywood Story
George Plimpton was 69+ in E! True Hollywood Story
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Aug 21 1996
Poster of The Single Guy
The Single Guy
George Plimpton was 68+ in The Single Guy as 'George Plimpton'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 21 1995
Poster of Central Park West
Central Park West
George Plimpton was 68+ in Central Park West
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 13 1995
Poster of ER
ER
George Plimpton was 67+ in ER as 'John Carter Sr.'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 19 1994
Poster of Baseball
Baseball
George Plimpton was 67+ in Baseball as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 18 1994
Poster of The Civil War
The Civil War
George Plimpton was 63+ in The Civil War as 'George Templeton Strong'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 23 1990
Poster of Wings
Wings
George Plimpton was 63+ in Wings as 'Dr. Greyson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Apr 19 1990
Poster of The Simpsons
The Simpsons
George Plimpton was 62+ in The Simpsons as 'George Plimpton (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Dec 17 1989
Poster of American Experience
American Experience
George Plimpton was 61+ in American Experience as '(voice), Self (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 04 1988
Poster of The Equalizer
The Equalizer
George Plimpton was 58+ in The Equalizer as 'Clinton Brandauer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 18 1985
Poster of Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live
George Plimpton was 48+ in Saturday Night Live as 'Self - Cameo (uncredited)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 11 1975
Poster of The Dick Cavett Show
The Dick Cavett Show
George Plimpton was 41+ in The Dick Cavett Show as 'Self - Guest'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jun 06 1968
Poster of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
George Plimpton was 35+ in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962
Poster of Kraft Music Hall
Kraft Music Hall
George Plimpton was 31+ in Kraft Music Hall as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 08 1958