Portrait of George Plimpton. Source and license are linked in the caption.

George Plimpton

Born
Active
Started 1946

American writer (1927–2003).

Quick Facts

Died
2003-09-25
Occupation
journalist · writer · actor · university teacher · screenwriter · American football player · television actor · film actor
Citizenship
United States
Birthplace
New York City
Affiliation
American Academy of Arts and Letters

Relationships

George Plimpton is the child of Francis Taylor Pearsons Plimpton and Pauline Plimpton.

Spouses & partners

Awards & Nominations

Date / resultAward / category
1969
Received
St. Louis Literary Award

Education

George Plimpton’s education and training.

  • Harvard University
  • King's College
  • Phillips Exeter Academy
  • St. Bernard's School
  • University of Cambridge

Languages

Native language

  • English

Sources & Credits

Wikidata · Q1508079 ↗
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