Actor

Patricia Highsmith

Writing

Career Snapshot

Explained

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Acting credits

Early stage

Smaller on-screen catalog so far.

TMDB popularity

2.8

Moderate attention

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Movies: 27Series: 5Crew credits: 30

TMDB ID: 12491

IMDb ID: nm0383604

Known for: Writing

Born: January 19, 1921

Died: February 4, 1995

Age: 74

Place of birth: Forth Worth, Texas, USA

Gender: Female

Adult content flag: No

Career span: 1951 - 2024

Years active: 74

Average TMDB rating: 6.55

Wikidata: Q270635

Also known as

Mary Patricia Plangman

Other jobs

Novel (24)Short Story (2)Story (2)Book (1)Original Concept (1)

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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.