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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.
- Nathaniel Benchley
Early life. Born in Newton, Massachusetts to a literary...
- Nat Benchley
Early life and education. Benchley is the son of Nathaniel...
- Nathaniel Benchley
Humorist Robert Benchley (1889–1945) produced over 600 essays, [1] initially compiled in over twelve volumes, during his writing career. [2] . He was also featured in a number of films, including 48 short treatments that he mostly wrote or co-wrote, and numerous feature films. [3] The following is a list of those compilations and appearances.
Apr 17, 2024 · Robert Benchley (born Sept. 15, 1889, Worcester, Mass., U.S.—died Nov. 21, 1945, New York, N.Y.) 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.”.
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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.
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- Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
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- New York City, New York, USA
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.
- September 15, 1889
- November 21, 1945
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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.
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...
