Charles Portis

Writer, Additional Credits

Born December 28, 1933Died February 17, 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.