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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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Filmography
all 44
Movies 41
Writer 27
TV Shows 3
Screenplay 2
self 2
The Stepfather (2009)
Ripley Under Ground (2005)
The Ax (2005)
Ordo (2004)
The Hook (2004)
Two Much (1995)
Fallen Angels (1993)
The Grifters (1990)
Why Me? (1990)
The Twin (1984)
Slayground (1983)
Hot Stuff (1979)
Supertrain (1979)
The Outfit (1973)
The Split (1968)
Pillaged (1967)
Play Dirty
No Other Choice
The Actor
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Known ForWriting
GenderMale
Birthday1933-07-12
Deathday2008-12-31 (75 years old)
Birth PlaceBrooklyn, United States
CitizenshipsUnited States
Also Known AsDonald Edwin Westlake, Richard Stark
AwardsEdgar Awards, Gumshoe Awards, Shamus Award
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