Donald E. Westlake

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Donald E. Westlake

Writing July 12, 1933

Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Donald Edwin Westlake (July 12, 1933 – December 31, 2008) was an American writer, with over a hundred novels and non-fiction books to his cr…

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Parker

Parker

6.1 2013 Movie
Payback

Payback

6.8 1999 Movie
No Other Choice

No Other Choice

7.5 2025 Movie
The Stepfather

The Stepfather

5.8 2009 Movie
Play Dirty

Play Dirty

6.6 2025 Movie
The Grifters

The Grifters

6.5 1990 Movie
Point Blank

Point Blank

7.0 1967 Movie
The Stepfather

The Stepfather

6.5 1987 Movie
What's the Worst That Could Happen?

What's the Worst That Could Happen?

5.5 2001 Movie
The Ax

The Ax

6.9 2005 Movie
Two Much

Two Much

5.5 1995 Movie
Prisoners of Gravity

Prisoners of Gravity

5.9 1989 TV Show

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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia 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. Description above from the Wikipedia article Donald E. Westlake, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Filmography

Movies and shows, newest first

  1. 2025
    Play Dirty

    Movie Characters

  2. 2025
    No Other Choice

    Movie Novel

  3. 2025
    The Actor

    Movie Novel

  4. 2013
    Parker

    Movie Novel

  5. 2009
    The Stepfather

    Movie Story

  6. 2007
    Ripley Under Ground

    Movie Screenplay

  7. 2005
    The Ax

    Movie Novel

  8. 2004
    Ordo

    Movie Novel

  9. 2001
    What's the Worst That Could Happen?

    Movie Novel

  10. 1999
    A Slight Case of Murder

    Movie Novel

  11. 1999
    Payback

    Movie Novel

  12. 1998
    Mike Hammer's Mickey Spillane

    Movie Self

  13. 1997
    The Gods Must Be Daring

    Movie Novel

  14. 1995
    Two Much

    Movie Novel

  15. 1993
    Fallen Angels

    TV show Teleplay

  16. 1992
    Stepfather 3

    Movie Characters

More credits
  1. 1990
    The Grifters

    Movie Screenplay

  2. 1990
    Why Me?

    Movie Novel

  3. 1989
    Stepfather 2

    Movie Characters

  4. 1989
    Prisoners of Gravity

    TV show Self

  5. 1987
    Fatal Confession: A Father Dowling Mystery

    Movie Writer

  6. 1987
    The Stepfather

    Movie Screenplay

  7. 1984
    The Twin

    Movie Novel

  8. 1984
    Slayground

    Movie Novel

  9. 1982
    Jimmy the Kid

    Movie Novel

  10. 1979
    Hot Stuff

    Movie Writer

  11. 1979
    Supertrain

    TV show Writer

  12. 1979
    Express to Terror

    Movie Story

  13. 1976
    Come ti rapisco il pupo

    Movie Novel

  14. 1974
    The Bank Shot

    Movie Novel

  15. 1973
    The Outfit

    Movie Novel

  16. 1973
    Cops and Robbers

    Movie Writer

  17. 1972
    The Hot Rock

    Movie Novel

  18. 1968
    The Split

    Movie Novel

  19. 1967
    Pillaged

    Movie Novel

  20. 1967
    Point Blank

    Movie Novel

  21. 1967
    The Busy Body

    Movie Novel

  22. 1967
    Made in U.S.A

    Movie Novel

  23. 1965
    Le commissaire mène l’enquête

    Movie Writer

  24. 1963
    The Getaway Face

    Movie Novel