Writing
Gore Vidal
- Titles
- 61movies36TV shows
- Career
Active from 1946 to 2005, with a break from 1971 to 1985, busiest in 1954 with 3 main titles.
- Leading roles
- 1top three billing
- Average score
62/100
- Highest rated
The Best Man89/100
What stands out
Compared with the average well-known movie, over 30 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.
- Politics5.6average 2.6
- Historical5.1average 2.6
- Social Commentary6.9average 4.9
- Satire & Parody3.7average 2.3
- Class & Capitalism4.5average 3.3
- Wit & Wordplay4.6average 3.7
- Nostalgia4.4average 3.7
- Dark Humor3.6average 2.8
Rarely in their work
- Contemporary Realism3.5, average 5.3
- Fantasy0.6, average 1.7
- Adrenaline4.1, average 5.0
- Coming of Age2.2, average 3.0
Main genres
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Recurring tags
- Social Commentary 7
- Character-Driven 5
- Psychological Thriller 5
- Classic Television 4
- Thought-Provoking 3
- Political Intrigue 3
- Anthology Series 3
- Historical Setting 2
- Power Struggle 2
- Character Study 2
- Anthology Drama 2
- Period Piece 2
Works often with
People in at least two of their main titles.
Movies and TV shows
14Type
2000s
2 titles · average score 71
71
Igby Goes Down (2002)
as First School Headmaster (uncredited)
1990s
2 titles · average score 74
76
Gattaca (1997)
as Director Josef
72
Bob Roberts (1992)
as Senator Brickley Paiste
1980s
3 titles · average score 83
83
The Simpsons (1989)
TV show · as Gore Vidal (voice)
Television (1985)
TV show
1960s
2 titles · average score 81
72
Is Paris Burning? (1966)
Screenplay
89
The Best Man (1964)
as Delegate (uncredited)
1950s
4 titles · average score 72
73
I Accuse! (1958)
Screenplay
71
The Left Handed Gun (1958)
Theatre Play
Summer Pavilion (1955)
Writer
Dark Possession (1954)
Writer
1940s
1 title · average score 73
73
Ritual in Transfigured Time (1946)
as Man (uncredited)