Known for
Writing
Credits
33
Gender
Woman
Birthday
19 Jan 1921
Day of death
4 Feb 1995 (74)
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
Acting roles
| Year | Movie / TV show / Other | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Loving Highsmith | Self - Writer (archive footage) |
| 1990 | Motion and Emotion: The Films of Wim Wenders | Self |
Credits
| Year | Movie / TV show / Other | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | RIPLEY | Novel |
| 2022 | Deep Water | Novel |
| 2016 | A Kind of Murder | Novel |
| 2015 | Carol | Novel |
| 2015 | A Mighty Nice Man | Short Story |
| 2014 | The Two Faces of January | Novel |
| 2009 | The Cry of the Owl | Novel |
| 2008 | Vishaka Express | Original Concept |
| 2005 | Ripley Under Ground | Novel |
| 2002 | Ripley's Game | Novel |
| 1999 | The Talented Mr. Ripley | Novel |
| 1996 | Once You Meet a Stranger | Novel |
| 1992 | Patricia Highsmith's Tales | Novel |
| 1990 | Chillers | Story |
| 1990 | Chillers | Short Story |
| 1989 | The Story Teller | Novel |
| 1987 | Throw Momma from the Train | Original Film Writer |
| 1987 | The Cry of the Owl | Novel |
| 1987 | The Cry of the Owl | Novel |
| 1986 | Die Zwei Gesichter Des Januar | Novel |
| 1983 | Edith's Diary | Novel |
| 1981 | Deep Water | Novel |
| 1979 | Tales of the Unexpected | Story |
| 1978 | The Glass Cell | Novel |
| 1977 | The American Friend | Novel |
| 1977 | This Sweet Sickness | Novel |
| 1969 | Once You Kiss a Stranger... | Novel |
| 1963 | Enough Rope | Author |
| 1962 | The Alfred Hitchcock Hour | Novel |
| 1960 | Purple Noon | Novel |
| 1951 | Strangers on a Train | Novel |