Donald E. Westlake
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Donald E. Westlake
Summary
Donald E. Westlake is a human[1]. His place of birth was Brooklyn[2]. He was born on July 12, 1933[3]. He passed away in Mexico[4]. He died on December 31, 2008[5]. He worked as a writer[6], screenwriter[7], novelist[8], and science fiction writer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,476 views/month, #6,690 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Donald E. Westlake was born in Brooklyn[2].
- Donald E. Westlake passed away in Mexico[4].
- Donald E. Westlake was born on July 12, 1933[3].
- Donald E. Westlake was born on 1933[11].
- Donald E. Westlake died on December 31, 2008[5].
- Among Donald E. Westlake's spouses was Abby Westlake[12].
- Donald E. Westlake held citizenship in United States[13].
- Donald E. Westlake's professions included writer[6].
- Donald E. Westlake's professions included screenwriter[7].
- Donald E. Westlake worked as a novelist[8].
- Donald E. Westlake's professions included science fiction writer[9].
- Donald E. Westlake was educated at Binghamton University[14].
- A notable work attributed to Donald E. Westlake is The Hunter[15].
- A notable work attributed to Donald E. Westlake is The Grifters[16].
- Donald E. Westlake received the Edgar Awards[17].
- Donald E. Westlake received the Shamus Award[18].
- Donald E. Westlake received the Gumshoe Awards[19].
- Donald E. Westlake is recorded as male[20].
- Donald E. Westlake's instance of is recorded as human[21].
- Donald E. Westlake's genre is detective fiction[22].
- Donald E. Westlake's Commons category is recorded as Donald E. Westlake[23].
- The cause of death was myocardial infarction[24].
- Donald E. Westlake's family name is recorded as Westlake[25].
- Donald E. Westlake's given name is recorded as Donald[26].
- Donald E. Westlake's given name is recorded as E.[27].
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Origins and Family
Born in Brooklyn[2], Donald E. Westlake… Recorded date of birth include July 12, 1933[3] and 1933[11].
Education
Donald E. Westlake's education included a stint at Binghamton University[14].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include writer[6], screenwriter[7], novelist[8], and science fiction writer[9].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include The Hunter[15], a literary work[30] and The Grifters[16], a film[31], directed by Stephen Frears[32].
Recognition
Awards received include Edgar Awards[17], a class of award[33], in United States[34], founded in 1946[35]; Shamus Award[18], a literary award[36], in United States[37], founded in 1982[38]; and Gumshoe Awards[19], an award[39], in United States[40], founded in 2002[41].
Personal Life
Among Donald E. Westlake's spouses was Abby Westlake[12].
Death and Burial
Donald E. Westlake died on December 31, 2008[5]. He passed away in Mexico[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[24].
Why It Matters
Donald E. Westlake ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,476 views/month, #6,690 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 83 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]
Works attributed to him include The Hunter[44], a literary work[45].
FAQs
Where was Donald E. Westlake born?
Donald E. Westlake's place of birth was Brooklyn[2].
Where did Donald E. Westlake die?
Donald E. Westlake passed away in Mexico[4].
Who was Donald E. Westlake married to?
Donald E. Westlake's spouses include Abby Westlake[12].
What did Donald E. Westlake do for work?
Donald E. Westlake worked as writer[6], screenwriter[7], novelist[8], and science fiction writer[9].
Where did Donald E. Westlake go to school?
Donald E. Westlake was educated at Binghamton University[14].
What awards did Donald E. Westlake receive?
Honors received include Edgar Awards[17], Shamus Award[18], and Gumshoe Awards[19].