Patricia Highsmith

Personal Info

Known For Writer

Gender Female

Birthday 1921-01-19

Deathday 1995-02-04 (74 years old)

Place of Birth Forth Worth, Texas, USA

Also Known As Mary Patricia Plangman

Patricia Highsmith

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.

Known For

Writer

2024
RIPLEY

as Novel

2022
Deep Water

as Novel

2016
2015
Carol

as Novel

2015
A Mighty Nice Man

as Short Story

2009
2008
Vishaka Express

as Original Concept

2005
2002
Ripley's Game

as Novel

1990
Chillers

as Story

1990
Chillers

as Short Story

1989
1987
1987
Throw Momma from the Train

as Original Film Writer

1987
1983
Edith's Diary

as Novel

1981
Deep Water

as Novel

1978
1977
1963
Enough Rope

as Author

1960
Purple Noon

as Novel

Actor

2022
Loving Highsmith

as Self - Writer (archive footage)