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Gore Vidal

Writing

0.8 Popularity Oct 03, 1925 (86 years old) West Point, New York, USA

Eugene Luther Gore Vidal (born Eugene Louis Vidal; October 3, 1925 – July 31, 2012) was an American writer and public intellectual known for his epigrammatic wit. His novels and essays interrogated the social and cultural sexual norms he perceived as driving American life. Beyond literature, Vidal...

Biography

Eugene Luther Gore Vidal (born Eugene Louis Vidal; October 3, 1925 – July 31, 2012) was an American writer and public intellectual known for his epigrammatic wit. His novels and essays interrogated the social and cultural sexual norms he perceived as driving American life. Beyond literature, Vidal was heavily involved in politics. He unsuccessfully sought office twice as a Democratic Party candidate, first in 1960 to the U.S. House of Representatives (for New York), and later in 1982 to the U.S. Senate (for California).

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Personal Details

Known For Writing
Gender Not specified
Birthday October 03, 1925 (86 years old)
Died July 31, 2012
Place of Birth West Point, New York, USA
Also Known As Eugene Luther Gore Vidal, Edgar Box, Cameron Kay and 4 more
Years Active 1936 - 2015
Popularity 0.8
Career Stats
95 Total Credits
45 Movie Roles
22 TV Roles
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