George Plimpton, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

George Plimpton

American journalist, writer, editor, actor

Date of Birth: 18-Mar-1927

Place of Birth: New York City, New York, United States

Date of Death: 25-Sep-2003

Profession: screenwriter, actor, writer, university teacher, journalist, television actor, film actor, American football player

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

George Ames Plimpton (March 18, 1927 – September 25, 2003) was an American journalist, writer, literary editor, actor and occasional amateur sportsman.
He is widely known for his sports writing and for helping to found The Paris Review, as well as his patrician demeanor and accent.
He was also famous for "participatory journalism" which included competing in professional sporting events, acting in a Western, performing a comedy act at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, and playing with the New York Philharmonic Orchestra and then recording the experience from the point of view of an amateur.