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In Memoriam · 1933 – 2008

Person · Screenwriter

Donald E. Westlake

Born
July 12, 1933
Died
2008
  • Also:
  • Writer
  • Actor
38
Credits on file
7
Decades active
1
Awards

In short · Wrote for seven decades — 38 credits.

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Academy Awards

  • Nom1990Oscar — Writing (adapted Screenplay)

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