Donald E. Westlake
Biography
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Donald Edwin Westlake (July 12, 1933 – December 31, 2008) was an American writer, with over a hundred novels and non-fiction books to his credit. He specialized in crime fiction, especially comic capers, with an occasional foray into science fiction or other genres. He was a three-time Edgar Award winner, one of only two writers (the other is Joe Gores) to win Edgars in three different categories (1968, Best Novel, God Save the Mark; 1990, Best Short Story, "Too Many Crooks"; 1991, Best Motion Picture Screenplay, The Grifters). In 1993, the Mystery Writers of America named Westlake a Grand Master, the highest honor bestowed by the society.
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Acting (1 movie)
| Title | Year | Job |
|---|---|---|
| Le commissaire mène l’enquête | 1965 | Writer |
| Cops and Robbers | 1973 | Writer |
| Hot Stuff | 1979 | Writer |
| The Stepfather | 1987 | Screenplay |
| Fatal Confession: A Father Dowling Mystery | 1987 | Writer |
| The Grifters | 1990 | Screenplay |
| Ripley Under Ground | 2005 | Screenplay |