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  1. George Ames Plimpton (March 18, 1927 – September 25, 2003) was an American writer. He is known for his sports writing and for helping to found The Paris Review, as well as his patrician demeanor and accent. He was known for " participatory journalism ," including accounts of his active involvement in professional sporting events, acting in a ...

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    • George Ames Plimpton, March 18, 1927, New York City, U.S.
    • September 25, 2003 (aged 76), New York City, U.S.
  2. Apr 9, 2014 · Learn about the life and work of George Plimpton, the editor of The Paris Review and a pioneer of participatory journalism. Explore his books, films, sports adventures, and honors in this comprehensive timeline.

  3. Sep 27, 2003 · George Ames Plimpton was born on March 18, 1927, in New York, the son of Francis T. P. Plimpton, a corporate lawyer (he was one of the early partners in the firm that is now Debevoise & Plimpton ...

  4. Sep 26, 2003 · George Ames Plimpton was born in New York on March 18, 1927, the son of Francis T. Plimpton, a successful corporate lawyer who became the American ambassador to the United Nations. His mother was ...

  5. Learn about the life and legacy of George Plimpton, the co-founder of The Paris Review and a master of the Art of Fiction interviews. Watch videos of his conversations with William Styron, Philip Roth, Ernest Hemingway, Lillian Hellman, Gore Vidal, Ralph Ellison and Truman Capote.

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  7. A documentary film that chronicles the life and achievements of George Plimpton, a journalist, editor, amateur sportsman, actor and co-founder of The Paris Review. The film features archival footage of his sport stunts, participatory journalism gigs, interviews with friends and family, and his literary style. Premieres on PBS on May 16, 2014.

  8. Oct 13, 2016 · A tribute to the late journalist and author George Plimpton, who wrote about his adventures in sports, arts, and politics with humor and humanity. Learn about his background, his books, and his legacy in this article by Nathaniel Rich.

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