Damon Runyon

Damon Runyon was an American journalist and short-story writer known for his stories about Broadway in New York City during the Prohibition era.

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Birth Name :

Alfred Damon Runyan

Profession :

Fiction Writer

Birthday :

October 4, 1880

Star Sign :

Libra

Death Date:

December 10, 1946

Age :

66

Birthplace :

Manhattan, Kansas

Alfred Damon Runyon (October 4, 1880 รขย€ย“ December 10, 1946) was a renowned American journalist and short-story author. He gained fame for his short stories that highlighted the Broadway scene in New York City during the Prohibition era. Among his most famous works is “Guys and Dolls,” which was later transformed into a successful musical. Other notable works and accomplishments include “The Lemon Drop Kid,” “Blue Plate Special,” “Tight Shoes,” “Little Miss Marker,” and his induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame.