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American novelist and screenwriter (1925–2013)
Elmore John Leonard Jr. (October 11, 1925 – August 20, 2013) was an American novelist, short story author and screenwriter. He was, according to British
Elmore_Leonard
American Western television miniseries
series continues the story from Justified taking inspiration from the Elmore Leonard novel City Primeval: High Noon in Detroit and short story "Fire in the
Justified:_City_Primeval
Fictional character created by Elmore Leonard
a fictional character created by American novelist and screenwriter Elmore Leonard. Givens is a Deputy U.S. Marshal and initially appeared in the novels
Raylan_Givens
American actor (born 1968)
novelist Elmore Leonard, appearing in his short story "Fire in the Hole" (2001) and the novels Pronto (1993) and Riding the Rap (1995). Leonard was an executive
Timothy_Olyphant
American novelist
Peter Leonard, the son of author Elmore Leonard, is an American author of crime novels. In 1980, Peter was the founding partner of the advertising agency
Peter_Leonard_(author)
American neo-Western crime drama television series
2010, on the FX network. Developed by Graham Yost, it is based on Elmore Leonard's stories about the character Raylan Givens, particularly "Fire in the
Justified_(TV_series)
Film franchise article
films and a television series spin-off. Based on the titular novel by Elmore Leonard, the plot of the installments center around individuals within the criminal
Get_Shorty_(franchise)
1992 novel by Elmore Leonard
Rum Punch is a 1992 novel written by Elmore Leonard that was adapted into the film Jackie Brown (1997) by director Quentin Tarantino. The characters Ordell
Rum_Punch
television by Graham Yost, based on a series of novels and short stories by Elmore Leonard, and stars Timothy Olyphant as Deputy U.S. Marshal Raylan Givens. The
List_of_Justified_episodes
Name list
Weeks Leonard, American professor Elmore Leonard (1925–2013), American novelist Emery Clarence Leonard (1892–1968), American botanist Fessor Leonard (1953–1978)
Leonard
American crime drama TV series (2003)
Carla Gugino in the title role. The series was created by novelist Elmore Leonard, based on a character who had appeared in several of his written works
Karen_Sisco
1953 short story
"Three-Ten to Yuma" is a short story written by Elmore Leonard that was first published in Dime Western Magazine, a 1950s pulp magazine, in March 1953
Three-Ten_to_Yuma
1969 novel by Elmore Leonard
The Big Bounce is a crime novel written by Elmore Leonard, published in 1969. The author's first attempt at the crime genre after having met success with
The_Big_Bounce_(novel)
1996 novel by Elmore Leonard
Out of Sight is a 1996 crime fiction novel by Elmore Leonard. Jack Foley, a "gentleman bank robber," arranges a break-out from a Florida jail. The plan
Out_of_Sight_(novel)
American actor (born 1957)
television-film series Desperado (1987), whose original screenplay was written by Elmore Leonard. He was nominated for Gemini Awards for Best Performance by an Actor
Alex_McArthur
1978 book
American author Elmore Leonard. It marks the first appearance of the criminals Ordell Robbie and Louis Gara, who later reappear in Leonard's 1992 novel Rum Punch
The_Switch_(novel)
American actress (born 1982)
debut—would be an adaptation of Elmore Leonard's novel Mr. Paradise, making her the first woman to direct a Leonard adaptation. As of 2025, the project
Thora_Birch
1980 crime novel by Elmore Leonard
City Primeval is a crime novel written by Elmore Leonard. A limited television series adaptation of the novel, Justified: City Primeval, was released in
City_Primeval
1985 American crime film by Burt Reynolds
Stick is a 1985 American crime film based on Elmore Leonard's 1983 novel, and starring and directed by Burt Reynolds. Ernest "Stick" Stickley, a former
Stick_(film)
American actor (1951–2008)
choice for such authors as Stephen King, John le Carré, John Grisham, Elmore Leonard and many others. He suffered diffuse axonal injury from a motorcycle
Frank_Muller
American actor (born 1981)
director, the 24-minute-long Sparks, was an adaptation of a short story by Elmore Leonard starring Carla Gugino and Eric Stoltz. Sparks was selected for the 2009
Joseph_Gordon-Levitt
1986 film
and starring Roy Scheider, Ann-Margret, and Vanity. It is based on Elmore Leonard's 1974 novel 52 Pickup and is the second adaptation of it after The Ambassador
52_Pick-Up
2017 American film
directed by Megan Elizabeth Freels Johnston, granddaughter of crime writer Elmore Leonard, and starring Deanna Russo, John Redlinger, Emil Johnsen, Hilary Barraford
The_Ice_Cream_Truck
American comedy-drama television series
American comedy-drama television series, based on the 1990 novel by Elmore Leonard, and serves as the third installment overall in its titular franchise
Get_Shorty_(TV_series)
City in Michigan, United States
professional football player Jana Kramer, country music singer and actress Elmore Leonard, novelist and screenwriter Madonna, singer, songwriter, record producer
Rochester_Hills,_Michigan
2005 novel by Elmore Leonard
The Hot Kid is a 2005 novel by Elmore Leonard. This fictional story is set during The Great Depression and follows the career of Carl (Carlos) Webster
The_Hot_Kid
2010 novel by Elmore Leonard
Djibouti is a 2010 crime fiction work by American writer Elmore Leonard. In the novel, Dara Barr is an "Oscar-winning documentary film maker" and her "6
Djibouti_(novel)
1977 crime novel by Elmore Leonard
The Hunted is a 1977 crime novel written by Elmore Leonard. Al Rosen stuck his neck out to help the Detroit government put some goons in prison, but it
The_Hunted_(novel)
1974 film by Richard Fleischer
neo-Western action thriller film directed by Richard Fleischer and written by Elmore Leonard. Charles Bronson stars as the title character Vince Majestyk, a Vietnam
Mr._Majestyk
1976 novel by Elmore Leonard
Swag is a crime novel by Elmore Leonard, first published in 1976. It has since been released as an audiobook. The first paperback edition was published
Swag_(novel)
Season of television series
consisting of 13 episodes. The series was developed by Graham Yost based on Elmore Leonard's novels Pronto and Riding the Rap and his short story "Fire in the Hole"
Justified_season_4
American actor (born 1979)
Fox's 24 opposite Kiefer Sutherland, and had a guest star role on FX's Elmore Leonard-inspired series Justified starring Timothy Olyphant.[citation needed]
James_Jordan_(actor)
American film and television director and actor
wrote, produced, and directed the film Freaky Deaky, an adaptation of Elmore Leonard's novel, with performances from Christian Slater and Crispin Glover.
Charles_Matthau
American actor (born 1951)
(1994) and Multiplicity (1996), and twice in the same role, that of Elmore Leonard character Agent Ray Nicolette, in the films Jackie Brown (1997) and
Michael_Keaton
Mormon premarital sex avoidance method
'Soaking'". Decider. Rausch, Andrew J. (May 6, 2022). Perspectives on Elmore Leonard: Conversations with Authors, Experts and Collaborators. McFarland &
Soaking_(sexual_practice)
2013 film by Daniel Schechter
comedy crime film written and directed by Daniel Schechter, based on Elmore Leonard's novel The Switch (1978), which includes characters later revisited
Life_of_Crime_(film)
1997 film by Quentin Tarantino
directed by Quentin Tarantino, based on the 1992 novel Rum Punch by Elmore Leonard. It stars Pam Grier, Samuel L. Jackson, Robert Forster, Bridget Fonda
Jackie_Brown
1998 film by Steven Soderbergh
directed by Steven Soderbergh and written by Scott Frank, adapted from Elmore Leonard's 1996 novel. The first of several collaborations between Soderbergh
Out_of_Sight
1970 film by Richard Quine
Alda, and Will Geer. It is based on the 1969 novel of the same name by Elmore Leonard. John "Son" Martin owns and operates a profitable still, making moonshine
The_Moonshine_War
2007 film by James Mangold
notorious outlaw (Crowe) to justice. It is the second adaptation of Elmore Leonard's 1953 short story "Three-Ten to Yuma", after the 1957 film of the same
3:10_to_Yuma_(2007_film)
5th episode of the 3rd season of Justified
producer Elmore Leonard and directed by Adam Arkin. It originally aired on FX on February 14, 2012. The series is based on Elmore Leonard's stories about
Thick_as_Mud
7th episode of the 4th season of Justified
producer Elmore Leonard and directed by co-executive producer Don Kurt. It originally aired on FX on February 19, 2013. The series is based on Elmore Leonard's
Money_Trap_(Justified)
American actor (1941–2023)
first lead in a feature came with The Big Bounce (1969), based on an Elmore Leonard novel. In 1969, he appeared in a TV version of Under the Yum Yum Tree
Ryan_O'Neal
2012 novel by Elmore Leonard
Raylan is a 2012 novel by Elmore Leonard, the author's final work before he died in 2013. The novel is based on the FX television series Justified, which
Raylan
1998 historical novel by Elmore Leonard
Cuba Libre is a 1998 historical novel written by Elmore Leonard. The story takes place in 1898, immediately before the outbreak of the Spanish–American
Cuba_Libre_(novel)
American author (born 1947)
Bradbury, Joseph Payne Brennan, James M. Cain, Jack Finney, Graham Greene, Elmore Leonard, John D. MacDonald, Don Robertson and Thomas Williams. He often pays
Stephen_King
American actor
States Marshal Raylan Givens in the TV film Pronto, based on a book by Elmore Leonard. Le Gros also appeared on the TV series Justified (which centers on
James_LeGros
American actress (active since 2009)
Studios. She is also set to direct the latest film adaptation in the Elmore Leonard literary canon. "NJ filmmaker Anna Chazelle steps into the world of
Anna_Chazelle
2012 film by Julie Anne Robinson
comic", calling it "chick-lit [Elmore] Leonard." Entertainment Weekly's Owen Gleiberman added that if said "[Elmore] Leonard movie was scripted by a bad
One_for_the_Money_(film)
1995 comedy film directed by Barry Sonnenfeld
directed by Barry Sonnenfeld and written by Scott Frank, based on Elmore Leonard's 1990 novel. The film stars John Travolta, Gene Hackman, Rene Russo
Get_Shorty_(film)
1961 Western novel by Elmore Leonard
Hombre is a novel by American author Elmore Leonard, published in 1961. It was adapted into a film in 1967 with the same name starring Paul Newman. It
Hombre_(novel)
2004 novel by Elmore Leonard
novel written by Elmore Leonard. The book was Leonard's only novel for children. The novel features references to an earlier novel by Leonard, Get Shorty,
A_Coyote's_in_the_House
Season of television series
consisting of 13 episodes. The series was developed by Graham Yost based on Elmore Leonard's novels Pronto and Riding the Rap and his short story "Fire in the Hole"
Justified_season_2
1983 crime novel
Stick is a 1983 crime novel written by Elmore Leonard. The novel was adapted into a 1985 film of the same name starring and directed by Burt Reynolds.
Stick_(novel)
Novel by Elmore Leonard
novel by Elmore Leonard, set in Mississippi, about two fledgling allies, the local Dixie Mafia, and a high-stakes Civil War re-enactment. Leonard says that
Tishomingo_Blues_(novel)
Season of television series
consisting of 13 episodes. The series was developed by Graham Yost based on Elmore Leonard's novels Pronto and Riding the Rap and his short story "Fire in the Hole"
Justified_season_6
1969 film by Alex March
directed by Alex March, based on the 1969 novel of the same name by Elmore Leonard and starring Ryan O'Neal in his film debut, Van Heflin, and Leigh Taylor-Young
The_Big_Bounce_(1969_film)
1993 novel by Elmore Leonard
Pronto is a crime novel written by Elmore Leonard and published in 1993. Leonard introduces three main characters and gets them moving against each other
Pronto_(novel)
Season of television series
consisting of 13 episodes. The series was developed by Graham Yost based on Elmore Leonard's novels Pronto and Riding the Rap and his short story "Fire in the Hole"
Justified_season_3
1983 novel by author Elmore Leonard
LaBrava, the 1983 novel by author Elmore Leonard, follows the story of Joe LaBrava, former Secret Service agent. This novel won the 1984 Edgar Award for
La_Brava_(novel)
8th episode of the 2nd season of Justified
producer Elmore Leonard and directed by Michael Watkins. It originally aired on FX on March 30, 2011. The series is based on Elmore Leonard's stories about
The_Spoil
1967 film
directed by Martin Ritt, based on the 1961 novel of the same name by Elmore Leonard and starring Paul Newman, Fredric March, Richard Boone and Diane Cilento
Hombre_(film)
Defunct American independent publisher
published works by Hortense Calisher, Ken Follett, Cynthia Freeman, Elmore Leonard and Irwin Shaw before being acquired by the Hearst Corporation in 1979
Arbor_House
1995 novel by Elmore Leonard
Riding the Rap is a 1995 crime fiction novel by Elmore Leonard. It is the sequel to Leonard's Pronto, released in 1993. Like Pronto, Riding the Rap centers
Riding_the_Rap
2008 film by John Madden
Thomas Jane, Mickey Rourke and Joseph Gordon-Levitt. It is based on Elmore Leonard's 1989 novel of the same name. The story follows a couple who, despite
Killshot_(film)
1985 novel by Elmore Leonard
Glitz is a 1985 novel by author Elmore Leonard, following the story of Detective Vincent Mora who is being stalked by Teddy Magyk, the serial rapist he
Glitz_(novel)
13th episode of the 6th season of Justified
It originally aired on FX on April 14, 2015. The series is based on Elmore Leonard's stories about the character Raylan Givens, particularly "Fire in the
The_Promise_(Justified)
Primeval, since he is a fan of Elmore Leonard, the creator of the show's characters. Tarantino has taken inspiration from Leonard in Tarantino's own works,
Quentin Tarantino's unrealized projects
Quentin_Tarantino's_unrealized_projects
1991 crime fiction novel by Elmore Leonard
Maximum Bob is a 1991 crime fiction novel by Elmore Leonard. It was Leonard's 29th novel published under his own name. The novel was adapted for a television
Maximum_Bob_(novel)
1980 TV film
a two-hour time-slot. The film's screenplay was written by novelist Elmore Leonard. Will Kane, now a private citizen living happily with his family, returns
High Noon, Part II: The Return of Will Kane
High_Noon,_Part_II:_The_Return_of_Will_Kane
1st episode of the 5th season of Justified
positive reviews from critics, who praised the episode as a tribute to Elmore Leonard, although some critics expressed criticism at the lack of character
A_Murder_of_Crowes
English novelist (1938–2025)
on 26 March 2025. Retrieved 14 June 2025 – via Penguin.co.uk. "EARLY ELMORE LEONARD WORK SUPERB". Sun Sentinel. 17 May 1992. Retrieved 14 June 2025. "THE
Frederick_Forsyth
American actress (1950–2021)
Williams, and a singer in Glitz with Jimmy Smits, based on the novel by Elmore Leonard. She also had a starring role in NBC's 1995 movie Visitors in the Night
Markie_Post
1980s TV series
Nora, played by Lise Cutter. The original screenplay was written by Elmore Leonard, who, with Walter Mirisch, convinced Brandon Tartikoff of NBC to finance
Desperado_(film_series)
1989 film by Abel Ferrara
Peter Weller and Kelly McGillis. The screenplay by Elmore Leonard and James Borrelli is based on Leonard's 1982 novel. It follows a veteran of the Dominican
Cat_Chaser
1972 film by John Sturges
Western film starring Clint Eastwood and Robert Duvall, written by Elmore Leonard and directed by John Sturges. The film is about an ex-bounty hunter
Joe_Kidd
American actor (1941–2019)
Deejay Ra's Hip-Hop Literacy campaign, encouraging reading of books by Elmore Leonard, whose book Rum Punch was adapted as Jackie Brown. He appeared in the
Robert_Forster
American bluegrass and hip hop band
Times to Come." The Justified series is based on the work of writer Elmore Leonard, who was a fan of Gangstagrass' music: Rench and his friends have done
Gangstagrass
1971 American Western film
Clark, Richard Jordan and Jon Cypher. The film is based on the 1970 Elmore Leonard novel of the same name. Aging town constable Bob Valdez (Burt Lancaster)
Valdez_Is_Coming
1980 novel by Elmore Leonard
author Elmore Leonard. It was published as a mass-market paperback original. The book was adapted by Harley Peyton as a 1997 television film, Elmore Leonard's
Gold_Coast_(novel)
1989 novel by Elmore Leonard
Killshot, the 1989 novel by author Elmore Leonard, tells the story of a married couple who find themselves in Cape Girardeau, Missouri while on the run
Killshot_(novel)
American actress (born 1971)
action thriller The One. She starred in two short-lived TV series: ABC's Elmore Leonard crime drama Karen Sisco in 2003, and CBS' science fiction series Threshold
Carla_Gugino
1981 crime novel by Elmore Leonard
Split Images is a 1981 crime novel written by Elmore Leonard. The novel begins in Detroit and tells the story of Robbie Daniels, a multimillionaire who
Split_Images
Season of television series
consisting of 13 episodes. The series was developed by Graham Yost based on Elmore Leonard's novels Pronto and Riding the Rap and his short story "Fire in the Hole"
Justified_season_1
4th episode of the 2nd season of Justified
It originally aired on FX on March 2, 2011. The series is based on Elmore Leonard's stories about the character Raylan Givens, particularly "Fire in the
For_Blood_or_Money
1977 novel by Elmore Leonard
Unknown Man #89 is a crime novel written by Elmore Leonard, published in 1977, just after his novel Swag, and preceding The Hunted. It is a sequel to The
Unknown_Man_No._89
Season of television series
consisting of 13 episodes. The series was developed by Graham Yost based on Elmore Leonard's novels Pronto and Riding the Rap and his short story "Fire in the Hole"
Justified_season_5
American publishing company
Beverly Cleary, Neil Gaiman, Erle Stanley Gardner, B. H. Liddell Hart, Elmore Leonard, Steven Levitt, Steven Pinker, Judith Rossner, and Neal Stephenson.
William_Morrow_and_Company
2005 film by F. Gary Gray
film directed by F. Gary Gray and based on Elmore Leonard's 1999 novel, which was the sequel to Leonard's 1990 novel Get Shorty. The movie is the sequel
Be_Cool
American screenwriter and producer (born 1967)
Maling (1980) Dick Francis (1981) William Bayer (1982) Rick Boyer (1983) Elmore Leonard (1984) Ross Thomas (1985) L. R. Wright (1986) Barbara Vine (1987) Aaron
Noah_Hawley
American western film by Delmer Daves
Ford and Van Heflin. Based on a 1953 short story of the same name by Elmore Leonard, the plot concerns an impoverished rancher who takes on the risky job
3:10_to_Yuma_(1957_film)
1957 film by Budd Boetticher
Adapted by Burt Kennedy from the 1955 short story "The Captives" by Elmore Leonard, the film is about an independent former ranch foreman who is kidnapped
The_Tall_T
several directors approached by Walter Mirisch and Elmore Leonard to direct the adaptation of Leonard's novel LaBrava for Cannon Films. Dustin Hoffman was
Francis Ford Coppola's unrealized projects
Francis_Ford_Coppola's_unrealized_projects
2025 film by Shawn Simmons
"'Eenie Meanie' Review: Samara Weaving Guns It in Hulu's Above Average Elmore Leonard Riff". TheWrap. Retrieved August 27, 2025. Tallerico, Brian (August
Eenie_Meanie_(film)
American literary awards
Kingston 2009: Gore Vidal 2010: Tom Wolfe 2011: John Ashbery 2012: Elmore Leonard 2013: E. L. Doctorow 2014: Ursula Le Guin 2015: Don DeLillo 2016: Robert
National_Book_Award
2004 American film
directing role. It is based on the 1969 novel of the same name by Elmore Leonard. Leonard's novel had previously been adapted for the big screen in a 1969
The_Big_Bounce_(2004_film)
19th-century black guerilla fighter from the Dominican Republic
Independence and the Dominican Restoration War.[citation needed] According to Elmore Leonard, he is said to have been the origin of the word, Mambises, which is
Eutimio_Mambí
1991 novel by Elmore Leonard
Get Shorty is a 1990 novel by American novelist Elmore Leonard. In 1995, the novel was adapted into an eponymous film, and in 2017 it was adapted into
Get_Shorty
Television series
until September 15, 1998. Starring Beau Bridges, the show was based on Elmore Leonard's 1991 novel of the same name. The series centered on Bob Gibbs (played
Maximum_Bob_(TV_series)
1997 American film
written and directed by Paul Schrader. It is based on a 1987 novel by Elmore Leonard. It stars Christopher Walken, Richard Schiff, Bridget Fonda, Skeet Ulrich
Touch_(1997_film)
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