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- S.J. Perelman (born Feb. 1, 1904, Brooklyn, N.Y., U.S.—died Oct. 17, 1979, New York, N.Y.) was an American humorist who was a master of wordplay in books, movies, plays, and essays.
Sidney Joseph Perelman (February 1, 1904 – October 17, 1979) was an American humorist and screenwriter. He is best known for his humorous short pieces written over many years for The New Yorker. He also wrote for several other magazines, including Judge, as well as books, scripts, and screenplays.
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Aug 24, 2021 · Culture Desk. Having a Laugh with S. J. Perelman. The longtime New Yorker writer was a master of the extended satiric riff. By Adam Gopnik. August 24, 2021. What Perelman offers us at his...
Oct 29, 2021 · The author of numerous best-selling books, including Paris to the Moon, he lives in New York City. In the following Q & A, he offers some insights into Perelman’s singular prose style and some of the editorial choices behind the new collection. S. J. Perelman in an undated photo.
Apr 17, 2024 · With the publication of new editions of books by Sidney Joseph Perelman in the prestigious Library of America (LOA) series, one might be inclined to ask whether Perelman is really a humorist...
He won his Oscar for his last screenplay, for 'Michael Todd''s blockbuster Around the World in 80 Days (1956), winner of the Academy Award for Best Picture of 1956. S.J. Perleman was given a special National Book Award in 1978. He died in New York City on October 17, 1979 at the age of 75.
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- October 17, 1979
“Monkey Business” S.J. Perelman (born Feb. 1, 1904, Brooklyn, N.Y., U.S.—died Oct. 17, 1979, New York, N.Y.) was an American humorist who was a master of wordplay in books, movies, plays, and essays. Perelman’s parents moved the family from Brooklyn to Providence, R.I., during his childhood.
Sep 1, 2021 · A review of S. J. Perelman: Writings, edited by Adam Gopnik.
