Gore Vidal
/ˌɡɔː vɪˈdɑːl/
/ˌɡɔːr vɪˈdɑːl/
- (1925-2012) a US writer known for his intelligent criticism of American politics and culture. His best-known works are the novel Myra Breckinridge (1968) and the play Suddenly Last Summer (1958) which was made into a film (1959) with Elizabeth Taylor. Vidal acted in a few films, including The Eighth Day (1997) and Gattaca (1997). He was very critical of people who disagreed with him and had arguments for years with the writer Norman Mailer.