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Robert Benchley (1889-1945) was an American humorist, writer, critic, actor and film director. He is best known for his essays in The New Yorker and his short films, such as How to Sleep, which won an Oscar in 1935.
Learn about the humorist Robert Benchley, his books, essays, movies, and his illustrator Gluyas Williams. Find resources, bibliography, biography, and quotes from Benchley and his contemporaries.
Learn about Robert Benchley, a witty and influential writer, actor, and drama critic who was a member of the Algonquin Round Table and a regular contributor to The New Yorker. Find out his biography, achievements, works, and legacy in this article from Britannica.
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Robert Benchley (1889-1945) was a humorist and comedian who wrote for The New Yorker and Vanity Fair. He also appeared in films such as Foreign Correspondent, I Married a Witch and The Reluctant Dragon.
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Robert Benchley was an actor who had a successful Hollywood career. Benchley's earliest roles were in film, including the romantic comedy "Rafter Romance" (1933) with Ginger Rogers, "Dancing Lady ...
Robert Benchley was a humorist and comedian who wrote for Vanity Fair and The New Yorker. He also appeared in short films and movies, and was a member of the Algonquin Round Table.
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Dec 26, 2019 · Nell Scovell reflects on Dorothy Parker, the Algonquin Round Table writer Robert Benchley, and how comedians’ complaints about “political correctness” can mask a different sort of disconnect.
