Robert Benchley

Robert Benchley was an American humorist best known for his work as a newspaper columnist and film actor.

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Profession :

Columnist

Birthday :

September 15, 1889

Star Sign :

Virgo

Death Date:

November 21, 1945

Age :

56

Birthplace :

Worcester, Massachusetts

Robert Charles Benchley, born on September 15, 1889, and passed away on November 21, 1945, was a renowned American humorist. He gained fame as a newspaper columnist and film actor, known for his witty and satirical essays and short stories. As a founding member of the Algonquin Round Table, Benchley contributed to magazines such as Life and The New Yorker. He also starred in films like “The Major and the Minor” and “Foreign Correspondent” and authored several books, including “My Ten Years in a Quandary” and “Other Warnings.”