George Ames Plimpton 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. He was also famous for "participatory journalism" which included competing in professional sporting events, acting in a Western, performing a comedy act at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, and playing with the New York Philharmonic Orchestra and then recording the experience from the point of view of an amateur.
George Plimpton
Active - 1962 - 2020 |
Birth - Mar 18, 1927 |
Death - Sep 26, 2003 |
Genres - Drama, Documentary, Comedy, Biography, History
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Subgenres - Biographical Film, LGBT-Related Film, Romantic Comedy, Boxing Film, Comedy Drama
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George Ames Plimpton, Prince of Cameos-
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