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The most comprehensive listing of Robert Benchley's books, essays, newspaper writings, and drama criticism is Robert Benchley: An Annotated Bibliography compiled by Robert Benchley Society Director Mr. Gordon Ernst, Jr. It also contains a publishing chronology, filmography, and discography.
November 21, 1945 · New York City, New York, USA (cerebral hemorrhage) Birth name. Robert Charles Benchley. Nickname. Bob. Mini Bio. Although by his own account Benchley was not quite a writer and not quite an actor, he managed to become one of the best-known humorists and comedians of his time.
Dec 26, 2019 · Robert Benchley’s Legacy in an Era of Fraught Comedy. By Nell Scovell. December 26, 2019. Robert Benchley’s essays remain enjoyable almost a century after he wrote them because of his...
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Jun 11, 2018 · Robert Benchley (1889-1945) was one of the most popular and influential humorists of 20th century America. He took his gentle, self-deprecating wit to celebrity in literature, the theater, and the movies.
Robert Charles Benchley (September 15, 1889 – November 21, 1945) was an American humorist best known for his work as a newspaper columnist and movie actor.
Below is the article summary. For the full article, see Robert Benchley . Robert Benchley, (born Sept. 15, 1889, Worcester, Mass., U.S.—died Nov. 21, 1945, New York, N.Y., U.S.), U.S. drama critic, actor, and humorist. Benchley graduated from Harvard University and joined the staff of Life magazine in 1920.
Feb 16, 2010 · Short stories and poems, plus author interviews, profiles, and tales from the world of literature. This year is The New Yorker’s eighty-fifth anniversary. To celebrate, over eighty-five weekdays...
