<P> The second and third film adaptations tell the story of Capote 's experiences in writing the story and his subsequent fascination with the murders . Capote ( 2005 ) starred Philip Seymour Hoffman , who won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his portrayal of Truman Capote , Clifton Collins , Jr. as Perry Smith , and Catherine Keener as Harper Lee . The film was critically acclaimed , and was nominated for five Academy Awards : Best Picture , Best Actor ( Hoffman ) , Best Supporting Actress ( Keener ) , Best Director ( Bennett Miller ) , and Best Adapted Screenplay ( Dan Futterman ) . </P>
who played truman capote in in cold blood
Philip Seymour Hoffman