Charles Portis

Writer

28 December 1933 — 17 February 2020 (86 years)
Charles McColl Portis was an American author best known for his novels Norwood (1966) and the classic Western True Grit (1968), both adapted as films. The latter also inspired a film sequel and a made-for-TV movie sequel. A newer film adaptation of True Grit was released in 2010.

Known For

  • True Grit
    True Grit2010
  • True Grit
    True Grit1969
  • Rooster Cogburn
    Rooster Cogburn1975
  • Norwood
    Norwood1970

Filmography

2010
True Grit · as Novel
1970
Norwood · as Novel
1969
True Grit · as Novel

1978
1975
Rooster Cogburn · as Characters