Known For
Writing
Gender
Female
Birthday
January 19, 1921
Died
February 4, 1995
Age
74
Place of Birth
Forth Worth, Texas, USA
Popularity
1.5
Patricia Highsmith
Writing
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.
Also known as
Mary Patricia Plangman
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Known For
7.9
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
1962 · TV
6.8
Tales of the Unexpected
1979 · TV
5.8
Deep Water
2022 · Movie
7.2
The Talented Mr. Ripley
1999 · Movie
7.9
RIPLEY
2024 · TV
7.5
Carol
2015 · Movie
7.7
Strangers on a Train
1951 · Movie
7.6
Purple Noon
1960 · Movie
7.1
The American Friend
1977 · Movie
6.7
Chillers
1990 · TV
6.4
Ripley's Game
2002 · Movie
5.8
The Two Faces of January
2014 · Movie