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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.
Awards & recognition
- Officer of Arts and Letters · 1990
- Lucien Barrière Literary Award · 1987
- Prix de l'Humour noir · 1975
- Grand Prix de Littérature Policière · 1957
- Gold Dagger · 1974 · nominated
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- Gold Dagger · 1971 · nominated
- Gold Dagger · 1967 · nominated
- Edgar Awards · 1956 · nominated
- Edgar Awards · 1951 · nominated
Filmography17 titles
The Story Teller
1989Novel
1989Novel
Ripley
2024Novel
2024Novel
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
1962Novel
1962Novel
Strangers on a Train
1951Novel
1951Novel
Purple Noon
1960Novel
1960Novel
Carol
2015Novel
2015Novel
The Talented Mr. Ripley
1999Novel
1999Novel
The American Friend
1977Novel
1977Novel
Tales of the Unexpected
1979Story
1979Story
Chillers
Short Story
Short Story
Ripley's Game
2002Novel
2002Novel
Loving Highsmith
2022as Self - Writer (archive footage)
2022as Self - Writer (archive footage)
Deep Water
2022Novel
2022Novel
The Two Faces of January
2014Novel
2014Novel
The Cry of the Owl
2009Novel
2009Novel
A Kind of Murder
2016Novel
2016Novel
Once You Kiss a Stranger...
1969Novel
1969Novel