Donald E. Westlake

Donald E. Westlake

Deceased · Born: Jul 12, 1933 · Died: Dec 31, 2008

Personal Details

BornJul 12, 1933 Brooklyn, New York, USA
Spouse
  • Abigail Adams

    ( May 18, 1979 to Dec 31, 2008 )
  • Sandra Foley

    ( Apr 9, 1967 to Dec 31, 1969 )
  • Nedra Henderson

    ( Aug 10, 1957 to Dec 31, 1969 )

Biography

Donald E. Westlake, a multifaceted individual, came into this world on July 12, 1933, in the vibrant city of Brooklyn, New York, USA.

With a remarkable career spanning across various creative realms, he established himself as a writer and actor, leaving an indelible mark on the world of entertainment.

Some of his most notable works include the critically acclaimed films "The Grifters" (1990),"Payback" (1999),and "The Stepfather" (2009),each showcasing his remarkable storytelling prowess.

In his personal life, Donald E. Westlake was married thrice, to Abigail Adams, Sandra Foley, and Nedra Henderson, respectively.

His life came to a close on December 31, 2008, in the picturesque town of San Tancho, Mexico, leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire and entertain audiences to this day.

Career

2025
The Actor
The Actor as Novel
Play Dirty
Play Dirty as Characters
2013
Parker
Parker as Novel
2009
2005
The Ax
The Ax as Novel
1999
Payback
Payback as Novel
1995
Two Much
Two Much as Novel
1992
Stepfather 3
Stepfather 3 as Characters
1990
The Grifters
The Grifters as Screenplay
Why Me?
Why Me? as Novel
1987
The Stepfather
The Stepfather as Story, Screenplay
1983
Slayground
Slayground as Novel
1982
1979
Hot Stuff
Hot Stuff as Writer
Supertrain
Supertrain as Story
1974
1973
The Outfit
The Outfit as Novel
1972
1968
The Split
The Split as Novel
1967
1979
Supertrain
Supertrain as Creator