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Patricia Highsmith

Known for: Writing

Biography: 1921-01-19

Deathday: 1995-02-04 (74 years old)

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 33

Movies 28

Writer 23

TV Shows 5

self 2

Novel

RIPLEY (2024)

Self

Patricia Highsmith

Biography

Filmography

all 33

Movies 28

Writer 23

TV Shows 5

self 2

RIPLEY (2024)

Loving Highsmith (2022)

Deep Water (2022)

A Kind of Murder (2016)

Carol (2015)

A Mighty Nice Man (2015)

The Two Faces of January (2014)

The Cry of the Owl (2009)

Vishaka Express (2008)

Ripley Under Ground (2005)

Ripley's Game (2002)

The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999)

Once You Meet a Stranger (1996)

Patricia Highsmith's Tales (1992)

A Curious Suicide (1990)

Motion and Emotion: The Films of Wim Wenders (1990)

Chillers (1990)

The Story Teller (1989)

The Cry of the Owl (1987)

Throw Momma from the Train (1987)

The Cry of the Owl (1987)

Die Zwei Gesichter Des Januar (1986)

Edith's Diary (1983)

Deep Water (1981)

Tales of the Unexpected (1979)

The Glass Cell (1978)

This Sweet Sickness (1977)

The American Friend (1977)

Once You Kiss a Stranger... (1969)

Enough Rope (1963)

The Alfred Hitchcock Hour (1962)

Purple Noon (1960)

Strangers on a Train (1951)

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Information

Known ForWriting

GenderFemale

Birthday1921-01-19

Deathday1995-02-04 (74 years old)

Birth NameMary Patricia Plangman

Birth PlaceForth Worth, Texas, USA

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

Credited with

Known For
Writing

Gender
Female

Birthday
1921-01-19

Deathday
1995-02-04 (74 years old)

Birth Name
Mary Patricia Plangman

Birth Place
Forth Worth, Texas, USA

Religion
atheism

Citizenships
United States of America

Residences
New York City, United States of America

Also Known As
Mary Patricia Plangman

Awards
Edgar Awards, Grand Prix de Littérature Policière, O. Henry Award, Officer of Arts and Letters, Prix de l'Humour noir, Gold Dagger