About

Known credits:
7
Birthday:
1930-11-05
Place of birth:
New York City, New York, USA
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Clifford Irving

Overview

Clifford Michael Irving (born November 5, 1930) is an American author of novels and works of nonfiction, but best known for using forged handwritten letters to convince his publisher into accepting a fake "autobiography" of reclusive businessman Howard Hughes in the early 1970s. After Hughes denounced him and sued the publisher, Irving confessed the hoax and was subsequently sentenced to two-and-a-half years in prison, serving 17 months.

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Known for

Acting

2008 Masterpiece or Forgery? The Story of Elmyr De Hory Actor Himself 58
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1997 Almost True: The Noble Art of Forgery Actor Self 59
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1976 'F for Fake' Trailer Actor Self 59
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1973 F for Fake Actor Self 64
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Writing

2006 The Hoax Writing Book 60
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2000 The Spring Writing Novel 59
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1992 Trial: The Price of Passion Writing Book N/A
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