Portrait of Gore Vidal

Gore Vidal

Bio: 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
Born: Sat, Oct 03 1925
Birthplace: West Point, New York, USA

Death: Tue, Jul 31 2012
Gore Vidal is 86 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Best of Enemies
Best of Enemies
Gore Vidal would have been no older than 86 in Best of Enemies as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 31 2015
Poster of Salinger
Salinger
Gore Vidal would have been no older than 86 in Salinger as 'Self - Writer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 06 2013
Poster of Gore Vidal: The United States of Amnesia
Gore Vidal: The United States of Amnesia
Gore Vidal would have been no older than 86 in Gore Vidal: The United States of Amnesia as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 04 2013
Poster of Valentino's Ghost
Valentino's Ghost
Gore Vidal would have been no older than 86 in Valentino's Ghost as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 17 2013
Poster of Paul Bowles: The Cage Door Is Always Open
Paul Bowles: The Cage Door Is Always Open
Gore Vidal would have been no older than 86 in Paul Bowles: The Cage Door Is Always Open as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 04 2013
Poster of Norman Mailer: The American
Norman Mailer: The American
Gore Vidal was 86 in Norman Mailer: The American as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 18 2012
Poster of Public Speaking
Public Speaking
Gore Vidal was 85 in Public Speaking as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 22 2010
Poster of Standing Army
Standing Army
Gore Vidal was 84 in Standing Army as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 10 2010
Poster of Shrink
Shrink
Gore Vidal was 83 in Shrink as 'George Charles'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 24 2009
Poster of Obscene
Obscene
Gore Vidal was 82 in Obscene as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 26 2008
Poster of Zero: An Investigation Into 9/11
Zero: An Investigation Into 9/11
Gore Vidal was 82 in Zero: An Investigation Into 9/11 as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 15 2008
Poster of The U.S. vs. John Lennon
The U.S. vs. John Lennon
Gore Vidal was 80 in The U.S. vs. John Lennon as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 15 2006
Poster of Global Haywire
Global Haywire
Gore Vidal was 80 in Global Haywire as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 06 2006
Poster of Revisiting Brideshead
Revisiting Brideshead
Gore Vidal was 80 in Revisiting Brideshead as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 15 2005
Poster of Trailer for a Remake of Gore Vidal's Caligula
Trailer for a Remake of Gore Vidal's Caligula
Gore Vidal was 79 in Trailer for a Remake of Gore Vidal's Caligula as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 15 2005
Poster of Middle Sexes: Redefining He and She
Middle Sexes: Redefining He and She
Gore Vidal was 79 in Middle Sexes: Redefining He and She as 'Narrator (Voice)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 30 2005
Poster of Inside Deep Throat
Inside Deep Throat
Gore Vidal was 79 in Inside Deep Throat as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 11 2005
Poster of Why We Fight
Why We Fight
Gore Vidal was 79 in Why We Fight as 'Self - Author, "Imperial America"'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 20 2005
Poster of High Tech Lincoln
High Tech Lincoln
Gore Vidal was 79 in High Tech Lincoln as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 2005
Poster of Thinking XXX
Thinking XXX
Gore Vidal was 79 in Thinking XXX as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 27 2004
Poster of The Education of Gore Vidal
The Education of Gore Vidal
Gore Vidal was 77 in The Education of Gore Vidal as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 30 2003
Poster of Federico Fellini - Through the Eyes of Others
Federico Fellini - Through the Eyes of Others
Gore Vidal was 77 in Federico Fellini - Through the Eyes of Others as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 2003
Poster of Igby Goes Down
Igby Goes Down
Gore Vidal was 76 in Igby Goes Down as 'First School Headmaster (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 13 2002
Poster of The Cockettes
The Cockettes
Gore Vidal was 76 in The Cockettes as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 16 2002
Poster of Rescued from the Closet
Rescued from the Closet
Gore Vidal was 75 in Rescued from the Closet as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 29 2001
Poster of Gattaca
Gattaca
Gore Vidal was 71 in Gattaca as 'Director Josef'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 07 1997
Poster of Shadow Conspiracy
Shadow Conspiracy
Gore Vidal was 71 in Shadow Conspiracy as 'Page'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 25 1997
Poster of The Celluloid Closet
The Celluloid Closet
Gore Vidal was 70 in The Celluloid Closet as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 30 1996
Poster of Tennessee Williams: Orpheus of the American Stage
Tennessee Williams: Orpheus of the American Stage
Gore Vidal was 69 in Tennessee Williams: Orpheus of the American Stage as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 19 1994
Poster of In Search of Oz
In Search of Oz
Gore Vidal was 68 in In Search of Oz as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 16 1994
Poster of With Honors
With Honors
Gore Vidal was 68 in With Honors as 'Prof. Pitkannan'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 29 1994
Poster of The Great Depression: A Job at Ford's
The Great Depression: A Job at Ford's
Gore Vidal was 67 in The Great Depression: A Job at Ford's as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1993
Poster of Ben-Hur: The Making of an Epic
Ben-Hur: The Making of an Epic
Gore Vidal was 67 in Ben-Hur: The Making of an Epic as 'Self - Author'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1993
Poster of Bob Roberts
Bob Roberts
Gore Vidal was 66 in Bob Roberts as 'Senator Brickley Paiste'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 04 1992
Poster of Gore Vidal's Billy the Kid
Gore Vidal's Billy the Kid
Gore Vidal was 63 in Gore Vidal's Billy the Kid as 'Preacher (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 10 1989
Poster of Gore Vidal: The Man Who Said No
Gore Vidal: The Man Who Said No
Gore Vidal was 58 in Gore Vidal: The Man Who Said No as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 01 1984
Poster of A Documentary on the Making of 'Gore Vidal's Caligula'
A Documentary on the Making of 'Gore Vidal's Caligula'
Gore Vidal was 55 in A Documentary on the Making of 'Gore Vidal's Caligula' as 'Self - Writer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1981
Poster of Roma
Roma
Gore Vidal was 46 in Roma as 'Gore Vidal (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 16 1972
Poster of The Homosexuals
The Homosexuals
Gore Vidal was 41 in The Homosexuals as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 07 1967
Poster of The Best Man
The Best Man
Gore Vidal was 38 in The Best Man as 'Delegate (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 05 1964
Poster of Suddenly, Last Summer
Suddenly, Last Summer
Gore Vidal was 34 in Suddenly, Last Summer as 'Audience Member at Operation (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 22 1959
Poster of Ritual in Transfigured Time
Ritual in Transfigured Time
Gore Vidal was 21 in Ritual in Transfigured Time as 'Man (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 22 1946
Poster of Ten Year Old Boy Pilot
Ten Year Old Boy Pilot
Gore Vidal was 10 in Ten Year Old Boy Pilot as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 06 1936

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 Moguls & Movie Stars: A History of Hollywood
Moguls & Movie Stars: A History of Hollywood
Gore Vidal was 85+ in Moguls & Movie Stars: A History of Hollywood as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Nov 01 2010
Poster of The Henry Rollins Show
The Henry Rollins Show
Gore Vidal was 80+ in The Henry Rollins Show
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Apr 01 2006
Poster of Jack & Bobby
Jack & Bobby
Gore Vidal was 78+ in Jack & Bobby as 'Documentary Host'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 12 2004
Poster of Real Time with Bill Maher
Real Time with Bill Maher
Gore Vidal was 77+ in Real Time with Bill Maher as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Feb 21 2003
Poster of Da Ali G Show
Da Ali G Show
Gore Vidal was 74+ in Da Ali G Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 30 2000
Poster of Family Guy
Family Guy
Gore Vidal was 73+ in Family Guy as 'Gore Vidal (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 31 1999
Poster of Late Night with Conan O'Brien
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
Gore Vidal was 67+ in Late Night with Conan O'Brien as 'Self - Guest'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 13 1993
Poster of The Simpsons
The Simpsons
Gore Vidal was 64+ in The Simpsons as 'Gore Vidal (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Dec 17 1989
Poster of Wogan
Wogan
Gore Vidal was 56+ in Wogan as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, May 04 1982
Poster of Apostrophes
Apostrophes
Gore Vidal was 49+ in Apostrophes as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 10 1975
Poster of Playboy After Dark
Playboy After Dark
Gore Vidal was 43+ in Playboy After Dark as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 18 1969
Poster of The Dick Cavett Show
The Dick Cavett Show
Gore Vidal was 42+ in The Dick Cavett Show as 'Self - Guest'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jun 06 1968
Poster of Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
Gore Vidal was 41+ in Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 09 1967
Poster of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Gore Vidal was 36+ in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962
Poster of The Mike Douglas Show
The Mike Douglas Show
Gore Vidal was 36+ in The Mike Douglas Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 11 1961
Poster of The David Susskind Show
The David Susskind Show
Gore Vidal was 33+ in The David Susskind Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 18 1959
Poster of Tonight Starring Jack Paar
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
Gore Vidal was 31+ in Tonight Starring Jack Paar as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jul 29 1957
Poster of What's My Line?
What's My Line?
Gore Vidal was 24+ in What's My Line? as 'Self - Panelist'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Feb 02 1950