André Leon Talley

André Leon Talley

Born: October 16, 1948
Died: January 18, 2022
in Washington, District of Columbia, USA
André Leon Talley was an American fashion journalist, and the former creative director and American editor-at-large of Vogue magazine. He was the magazine's fashion news director from 1983 to 1987 and then its creative director from 1988 to 1995.

Movies for André Leon Talley...

The Capote Tapes
Title: The Capote Tapes
Character: Self
Released: September 10, 2021
Type: Movie
Newly discovered interviews with friends of Truman Capote made by Paris Review co-founder George Plimpton invigorate this fascinating documentary on the author (and socialite) behind Breakfast at Tiffany’s and In Cold Blood, while situating Capote in the 20th-century American literary canon.
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Title: Dear...
Character: Self
Released: June 5, 2020
Type: TV
An inventive and cinematic approach to biographies of the most iconic figures in society today by using letters written by those whose lives have been changed through their work.
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Very Ralph
Title: Very Ralph
Character: Self
Released: November 12, 2019
Type: Movie
The first documentary portrait of fashion icon Ralph Lauren, reveals the man behind the icon and the creation of one of the most successful brands in fashion history.
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Title: Tamron Hall
Character: Self - Guest
Released: September 9, 2019
Type: TV
Former news host and journalist Tamron Hall discusses all things topical and engages those she interviews in thorough meaningful and entertaining conversations.
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Title: American Style
Released: January 13, 2019
Type: TV
An examination of how America’s changing style through the decades has mirrored the political, social, and economic climate of the time. Using archival footage and interviews with fashion experts and cultural figures, the series highlights the most iconic moments from fashion and pop culture, giving audiences a front row seat to the runway of American history.
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McQueen
Title: McQueen
Character: Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Released: June 8, 2018
Type: Movie
Alexander McQueen's rags-to-riches story is a modern-day fairy tale, laced with the gothic. Mirroring the savage beauty, boldness and vivacity of his design, this documentary is an intimate revelation of McQueen's own world, both tortured and inspired, which celebrates a radical and mesmerizing genius of profound influence.
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The Gospel According to André
Title: The Gospel According to André
Character: Self
Released: March 18, 2018
Type: Movie
From the segregated American South to the fashion capitals of the world, operatic fashion editor André Leon Talley's life and career are on full display, in a poignant portrait that includes appearances by Anna Wintour, Marc Jacobs, Tom Ford, Bethann Hardison, Valentino, and Manolo Blahnik.
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Westwood: Punk, Icon, Activist
Title: Westwood: Punk, Icon, Activist
Character: Himself
Released: March 9, 2018
Type: Movie
The remarkable story of iconoclastic fashion designer Vivienne Westwood as she fights to maintain her brand’s integrity, her principles and her legacy.
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Harry Benson: Shoot First
Title: Harry Benson: Shoot First
Character: Self
Released: November 4, 2016
Type: Movie
What we know today about many famous musicians, politicians, and actresses is due to the famous work of photographer Harry Benson. He captured vibrant and intimate photos of the most famous band in history;The Beatles. His extensive portfolio grew to include iconic photos of Muhammad Ali, Michael Jackson, and Dr. Martin Luther King. His wide-ranging work has appeared in publications including Life, Vanity Fair and The New Yorker. Benson, now 86, is still taking photos and has no intentions of stopping.
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Franca: Chaos and Creation
Title: Franca: Chaos and Creation
Character: Self
Released: September 2, 2016
Type: Movie
Director Francesco Carrozzini creates an intimate portrait of his mother, Franca Sozzani, the legendary editor-in-chief of Italian Vogue. From the ridiculous to the sublime, her astonishing but often controversial magazine covers have not only broken the rules but also set the high bar for fashion, art and commerce over the past 25 years. From the legendary “Black Issue" and the “Plastic Surgery issue" Sozzani remains deeply committed to exploring subject matter off limits to most in order to shake up the status quo and occasionally redefine the concept of beauty.
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House of Z
Title: House of Z
Character: Himself - Contributing Editor, Vogue
Released: June 30, 2016
Type: Movie
A feature documentary on the life and career of designer Zac Posen.
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The First Monday in May
Title: The First Monday in May
Character: Self
Released: April 15, 2016
Type: Movie
Chronicles the creation of The Metropolitan Museum of Art's most attended fashion exhibition in history, "China: Through The Looking Glass," an exploration of Chinese-inspired Western fashions by Costume Institute curator Andrew Bolton.
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Fresh Dressed
Title: Fresh Dressed
Character: Self
Released: June 26, 2015
Type: Movie
The history of Hip-Hop / Urban fashion and its rise from southern cotton plantations to the gangs of 1970s in the South Bronx, to corporate America, and everywhere in-between. Supported by rich archival materials and in-depth interviews with individuals crucial to the evolution of a way of life--and the outsiders who studied and admired them – Fresh Dressed goes to the core of where style was born on the black and brown side of town.
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Title: Empire
Character: Himself
Released: January 7, 2015
Type: TV
A powerful family drama about the head of a music empire whose three sons and ex-wife all battle for his throne.
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Ultrasuede: In Search of Halston
Title: Ultrasuede: In Search of Halston
Character: Self
Released: September 23, 2011
Type: Movie
A glowing, prismatic portrait of the rise and fall of America's first celebrity designer—Halston—the man who was synonymous with fashion in the 1970s, and became the emperor of NYC nightlife. Interviews with friends and witnesses (including Liza Minnelli, Diane Von Furstenberg, André Leon Talley, Anjelica Huston, Bob Colacello, and Billy Joel, among others) round out this glittering evocation of the man who defined the most beautiful and decadent era of recent memory.
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The September Issue
Title: The September Issue
Character: Self
Released: August 28, 2009
Type: Movie
A documentary chronicling Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour's preparations for the 2007 fall-fashion issue.
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Title: Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Character: Self - Guest
Released: July 16, 2009
Type: TV
Bravo network executive Andy Cohen discusses pop culture topics with celebrities and reality show personalities.
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Sex and the City
Title: Sex and the City
Character: Vogue Executive
Released: May 12, 2008
Type: Movie
A New York writer on sex and love is finally getting married to her Mr. Big. But her three best girlfriends must console her after one of them inadvertently leads Mr. Big to jilt her.
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Title: Keeping Up with the Kardashians
Character: Self
Released: October 14, 2007
Type: TV
A peek inside the exploits and privileged private lives of the blended Kardashian-Jenner family, including sisters Kim, Kourtney and Khloé.
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Title: The Hills
Character: Himself
Released: May 31, 2006
Type: TV
After high school graduation, "Laguna Beach" alumna Lauren sets out to live on her own in Los Angeles and work as an intern at Teen Vogue.
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Title: America's Next Top Model
Character: Judge
Released: May 20, 2003
Type: TV
Aspiring models compete for a chance to break into the business with a panel of judges critiquing their progress throughout the competition.
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Intern
Title: Intern
Character: André Leon Talley
Released: January 21, 2000
Type: Movie
A young, underappreciated intern at the ultra-hip magazine Skirt must learn to deal with kissy-face phoniness, model tantrums and bulimic editors, while trying to steal the heart of a dashing British art director from the grips of a supermodel.
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Catwalk
Title: Catwalk
Character: Self
Released: December 8, 1995
Type: Movie
A documentary following Christy Turlington and other models during spring fashion week in Milan, Paris and New York.
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Unzipped
Title: Unzipped
Character: Self
Released: August 11, 1995
Type: Movie
Isaac Mizrahi, one of the most successful designers in high fashion, plans his fall 1994 collection.
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Title: Hi Octane
Character: Self
Released: July 1, 1994
Type: TV
Short-lived 4-episode Comedy Central TV show created by and starring Sofia Coppola, co-starring Zoe Cassavetes, and featuring Thurston Moore, as well as many celebrity guests