Donald E. Westlake
Biography
Donald E. Westlake works in writing. Born July 12, 1933 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA. Died December 31, 2008. Archytele tracks 44 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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44 titles- Play Dirty (2025) Characters
- No Other Choice (2025) Novel
- The Actor (2025) Novel
- Parker (2013) Novel
- The Stepfather (2009) Story
- The Stepfather (2009) Original Film Writer
- Ripley Under Ground (2007) Screenplay
- The Ax (2005) Novel
- Ordo (2004) Novel
- What's the Worst That Could Happen? (2001) Novel
- Payback (1999) Novel
- A Slight Case of Murder (1999) Novel
- Mike Hammer's Mickey Spillane (1998) as Self
- The Gods Must Be Daring (1997) Novel
- Two Much (1995) Novel
- Fallen Angels (1993) Teleplay
- Stepfather 3 (1992) Characters
- The Grifters (1990) Screenplay
- Why Me? (1990) Novel
- Prisoners of Gravity (1989) as Self
- Stepfather 2 (1989) Characters
- The Stepfather (1987) Screenplay
- The Stepfather (1987) Story
- Fatal Confession: A Father Dowling Mystery (1987) Writer
- The Twin (1984) Novel
- Slayground (1984) Novel
- Jimmy the Kid (1982) Novel
- Supertrain (1979) Writer
- Supertrain (1979) Creator
- Hot Stuff (1979) Writer
- Express to Terror (1979) Creator
- Express to Terror (1979) Story
- Come ti rapisco il pupo (1976) Novel
- The Bank Shot (1974) Novel
- The Outfit (1973) Novel
- Cops and Robbers (1973) Writer
- The Hot Rock (1972) Novel
- The Split (1968) Novel
- Point Blank (1967) Novel
- Made in U.S.A (1967) Novel
- The Busy Body (1967) Novel
- Pillaged (1967) Novel
- Le commissaire mène l’enquête (1965) Writer
- The Getaway Face (1963) Novel
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Donald E. Westlake best known for?
Donald E. Westlake is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Play Dirty (2025), No Other Choice (2025), The Actor (2025), Parker (2013).
When and where was Donald E. Westlake born?
Donald E. Westlake was born on July 12, 1933 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA. They passed away on December 31, 2008.
How many credits does Donald E. Westlake have?
Donald E. Westlake has accumulated over 44 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1963 to 2025.
What is Donald E. Westlake's background in cinema and television?
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 t...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Prisoners of Gravity (1989) as Self — aged about 55
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