Biography
Patricia Highsmith (January 19, 1921 – February 4, 1995) was an American novelist and short story writer best known for her psychological thrillers, including her series of five novels featuring the character Tom Ripley. She wrote 22 novels and numerous short stories throughout her career spanning nearly five decades, and her work has led to more than two dozen film adaptations.
Filmography
all 34
Movies 29
Writer 21
TV Shows 5
self 2
Novel
RIPLEY (2024)
TV
10
Self
Loving Highsmith (2022)
Movie
Novel
Deep Water (2022)
Movie
8
Writer
A Kind of Murder (2016)
Movie
Novel
Carol (2015)
Movie
8.25
Writer
A Mighty Nice Man (2015)
Movie
Writer
The Two Faces of January (2014)
Movie
Writer
The Cry of the Owl (2009)
Movie
Original Concept
Vishaka Express (2008)
Movie
Writer
Ripley Under Ground (2005)
Movie
Writer
Ripley's Game (2002)
Movie
Novel
The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999)
Movie
7
Writer
Once You Meet a Stranger (1996)
Movie
Novel
Patricia Highsmith's Tales (1992)
TV
Writer
A Curious Suicide (1990)
Movie
Self
Motion and Emotion: The Films of Wim Wenders (1990)
Movie
Story / Short Story
Chillers (1990)
TV
Writer
The Story Teller (1989)
Movie
Writer
The Cry of the Owl (1987)
Movie
Original Film Writer
Throw Momma from the Train (1987)
Movie
3.5
Writer
The Cry of the Owl (1987)
Movie
Writer
Die Zwei Gesichter Des Januar (1986)
Movie
Writer
Edith's Diary (1983)
Movie
Novel
Tiefe Wasser (1983)
Movie
Writer
Deep Water (1981)
Movie
Story
Tales of the Unexpected (1979)
TV
Writer
The Glass Cell (1978)
Movie
Writer
This Sweet Sickness (1977)
Movie
Writer
The American Friend (1977)
Movie
6
Writer
Once You Kiss a Stranger... (1969)
Movie
Writer
Enough Rope (1963)
Movie
Novel
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour (1962)
TV
5
Novel
Purple Noon (1960)
Movie
6.5
Writer
Strangers on a Train (1951)
Movie
5.38
Ratings
Average 5.81
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1987
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Information
Known ForWriting
GenderFemale
Birthday1921-01-19
Deathday1995-02-04 (74 years old)
Birth NameMary Patricia Plangman
Birth PlaceFort Worth, United States of America
Religionatheism
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
ResidencesNew York City, United States of America
Also Known AsMary Patricia Plangman
AwardsEdgar Awards, Grand Prix de Littérature Policière, O. Henry Award, Officer of Arts and Letters, Prix de l'Humour noir, Gold Dagger
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