George Plimpton

Bio

(1927-2003) Writer, editor. George Plimpton was born in New York City, taught at Barnard, edited the “Paris Review,” and died at his home on East 72nd Street. George Plimpton co-founded the important literary journal “Paris Review,” and wrote articles and books on his many and varied experiences: among other things, he quarterbacked for the Detroit Lions and boxed with Archie Moore. His books include “Paper Lion” (1966), “Shadow Box,” and a series of interviews in the “Paris Review” and elsewhere. His works of oral history include “Truman Capote: In Which Various Friends, Enemies, Acquaintances and Detractors Recall His Turbulent Career,” and “Edie,” a biography of Edie Sedgwick, which he compiled with Jean Stein.