Donald E. Westlake

36 movies · 2 TV shows

Known for: Writing
Born: Jul 12, 1933
Died: Dec 31, 2008 (age 75)
Place of birth: Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Also known as: Donald Edwin Westlake · Richard Stark · Donald Westlake · Дональд Едвін Вестлейк

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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