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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.
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.
Apr 17, 2024 · Robert Benchley was an American humorist, actor, and drama critic, whose main persona, that of a slightly confused, ineffectual, socially awkward bumbler, served in his essays and short films to gain him the sobriquet “the humorist’s humorist.”
Robert Benchley. Actor: Foreign Correspondent. 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.
Robert Benchley. Actor: Foreign Correspondent. 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 · 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.
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 Benchley and Dorothy Parker were close friends and shared an office. They were among the founders of the famed Algonquin Round Table in 1919. It was the perfect time and place to be a humorist — New York in the 1920s. Benchley began the decade as editor of Vanity Fair. He lasted seven months.
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.
Benchley, Robert (1889-1945) In his relatively short life Benchley managed to enjoy careers as a humorist, theater critic, newspaper columnist, screenwriter, radio performer and movie actor. His writing appeared in such magazines as the old Life and The New Yorker and his pieces were collected in several books with outlandish titles.
