Writing
Gore Vidal
- Titles
- 68movies29TV shows
- Career
Active from 1946 to 2024, with a break from 2006 to 2022, busiest in 2023 with 4 main titles.
- Leading roles
- 1top three billing
- Average score
63/100
- Highest rated
Gattaca76/100
What stands out
Compared with the average well-known movie, over 30 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.
- Politics6.4average 2.6
- Historical5.8average 2.6
- Social Commentary7.1average 4.9
- Class & Capitalism5.1average 3.3
- Satire & Parody4.0average 2.3
- Wit & Wordplay4.8average 3.7
- Dark Humor4.0average 2.9
- Crime4.7average 3.7
Rarely in their work
- Contemporary Realism2.8, average 5.2
- Fantasy0.9, average 1.8
- Wholesome2.4, average 3.3
- Coming of Age2.2, average 2.9
Main genres
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Recurring tags
- Social Commentary 7
- Political Intrigue 6
- Psychological Thriller 4
- Character-Driven 4
- Classic Television 4
- Character Study 3
- Historical Drama 3
- Thought-Provoking 3
- Anthology Series 3
- Historical Setting 2
- Power Struggle 2
- Mystery 2
Works often with
People in at least two of their main titles.
Helen MirrenActorCaligula: The Ultimate Cut, Caligula - The Ultimate Cut, Caligula: The Ultimate Cut, Trailer for a Remake of Gore Vidal's Caligula, Caligula: The Ultimate Cut, +4 more
John GielgudActorCaligula: The Ultimate Cut, Caligula - The Ultimate Cut, Caligula: The Ultimate Cut, Caligula: The Ultimate Cut, Caligula: The Ultimate Cut, +3 more
Teresa Ann SavoyActorCaligula: The Ultimate Cut, Caligula - The Ultimate Cut, Caligula: The Ultimate Cut, Caligula: The Ultimate Cut, Caligula: The Ultimate Cut, +3 more
Malcolm McDowellActorCaligula: The Ultimate Cut, Caligula - The Ultimate Cut, Caligula: The Ultimate Cut, Caligula: The Ultimate Cut, Caligula: The Ultimate Cut, +3 more
Peter O'TooleActorCaligula: The Ultimate Cut, The Night of the Generals, Caligula - The Ultimate Cut, Caligula: The Ultimate Cut, Caligula: The Ultimate Cut, +3 more
Guido MannariActorCaligula: The Ultimate Cut, Caligula - The Ultimate Cut, Caligula: The Ultimate Cut, Caligula: The Ultimate Cut, Caligula: The Ultimate Cut, +2 more
Tinto BrassDirectorCaligula: The Ultimate Cut, Caligula - The Ultimate Cut, Caligula: The Ultimate Cut, Caligula: The Ultimate Cut, Caligula: The Ultimate Cut, +2 more- AAaron ShapsEditorCaligula: The Ultimate Cut, Caligula - The Ultimate Cut, Caligula: The Ultimate Cut, Caligula: The Ultimate Cut, Caligula: The Ultimate Cut
- BBruno BriveActorCaligula: The Ultimate Cut, Caligula: The Ultimate Cut, Caligula: The Ultimate Cut, Caligula: The Ultimate Cut
Giancarlo BadessiActorCaligula: The Ultimate Cut, Caligula: The Ultimate Cut, Caligula: The Ultimate Cut, Caligula: The Ultimate Cut
Adriana AstiActorCaligula: The Ultimate Cut, Caligula: The Ultimate Cut, Caligula: The Ultimate Cut- SSilvano IppolitiCinematographerCaligula - The Ultimate Cut, Caligula: The Ultimate Cut, Caligula: The Ultimate Cut
Movies and TV shows
40Upcoming
1 title
2020s
7 titles · average score 58
2000s
6 titles · average score 65
63
Shrink (2009)
as George Charles
52
Middle Sexes: Redefining He and She (2005)
as Narrator (Voice)
82
Jack & Bobby (2004)
TV show · as Documentary Host
67
Igby Goes Down (2002)
as First School Headmaster (uncredited)
1990s
6 titles · average score 66
77
Family Guy (1999)
TV show · as Gore Vidal (voice)
76
Gattaca (1997)
as Director Josef
50
Shadow Conspiracy (1997)
as Page
67
With Honors (1994)
as Prof. Pitkannan
67
Bob Roberts (1992)
as Senator Brickley Paiste
58
The Palermo Connection (1990)
Screenplay
1980s
3 titles · average score 66
63
Gore Vidal's Billy the Kid (1989)
as Preacher (uncredited)
82
The Simpsons (1989)
TV show · as Gore Vidal (voice)
53
The Sicilian (1987)
Screenplay
1970s
4 titles · average score 55
56
Caligula (1979)
Original Story
72
Roma (1972)
as Gore Vidal (uncredited)
1960s
4 titles · average score 67
70
The Night of the Generals (1967)
Screenplay
70
Is Paris Burning? (1966)
Screenplay
74
The Best Man (1964)
as Delegate (uncredited)
55
Visit to a Small Planet (1960)
Theatre Play
1950s
8 titles · average score 68
73
Suddenly, Last Summer (1959)
as Audience Member at Operation (uncredited)
68
The Scapegoat (1959)
Adaptation
66
I Accuse! (1958)
Screenplay
62
The Left Handed Gun (1958)
Theatre Play
72
The Catered Affair (1956)
Screenplay
Summer Pavilion (1955)
Writer
Dark Possession (1954)
Writer
1940s
1 title · average score 68
68
Ritual in Transfigured Time (1946)
as Man (uncredited)