Patricia Highsmith

Writer

Born: January 19, 1921 (74 years old)

Died: February 4, 1995

Place of birth: Forth Worth, Texas, USA

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.

Filmography (23)

• Strangers on a Train (1951, ★ 7.7)
• Purple Noon (1960, ★ 7.6)
• Carol (2015, ★ 7.5)
• The Alfred Hitchcock Hour (1962, ★ 7.9)
• RIPLEY (2024, ★ 7.9)
• The Glass Cell (1978, ★ 6.9)
• Loving Highsmith (2022, ★ 5.9)
• Tell Her That I Love Her (1977, ★ 6.6)
• Ripley's Game (2002, ★ 6.4)
• The American Friend (1977, ★ 7.1)
• The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999, ★ 7.2)
• A Mighty Nice Man (2015, ★ 6.8)
• Tales of the Unexpected (1979, ★ 6.7)
• Ripley Under Ground (2005, ★ 5.5)
• The Cry of the Owl (1987, ★ 5.2)
• The Cry of the Owl (2009, ★ 5.7)
• A Kind of Murder (2016, ★ 5.4)
• The Two Faces of January (2014, ★ 5.8)
• Deep Water (1981, ★ 6.1)
• Deep Water (2022, ★ 5.8)
• Enough Rope (1963, ★ 5.7)
• Chillers (1990, ★ 6.2)
• Once You Kiss a Stranger... (1969, ★ 4.3)