Quick Facts
Born:
1916-03-14
Birthplace:
N/A
Credits:
4 Total Roles
Horton Foote
Writing
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Biography
Albert Horton Foote Jr. (March 14, 1916 – March 4, 2009) was an American playwright and screenwriter. He received Academy Awards for To Kill a Mockingbird (1962), which was adapted from the 1960 novel of the same name by Harper Lee, and Tender Mercies (1983). He was also known for his notable live television dramas produced during the Golden Age of Television.
Known For
The Civil War
Jefferson Davis
The Merv Griffin Show
Self
Fearful Symmetry
Self
Lily Dale
Old Horace (voice)
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Fearful Symmetry MOVIE | Self |
| 1996 | Lily Dale MOVIE | Old Horace (voice) |
| 1990 | The Civil War TV | Jefferson Davis |
| 1962 | The Merv Griffin Show TV | Self |