Donald E. Westlake, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Donald E. Westlake

American novelist

Date of Birth: 12-Jul-1933

Place of Birth: Brooklyn, New York, United States

Date of Death: 31-Dec-2008

Profession: screenwriter, writer, novelist, science fiction writer

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Cancer


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About Donald E. Westlake

  • 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 and other genres.
  • Westlake is perhaps best-remembered for creating two professional criminal characters who each starred in a long-running series: the relentless, hard-boiled Parker (published under the pen name Richard Stark), and John Dortmunder who featured in a more humorous series. He was a three-time Edgar Award winner, and alongside Joe Gores and William L.
  • DeAndrea was one of few writers 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.

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