Robert BenchleyRobert Charles Benchley (September 15, 1889 in Worcester, Massachusetts – November 21, 1945) was a humorist, newspaper columnist, film actor, drama editor. His essays were published in collections including Of All Things, Benchley Beside Himself, Inside Benchley, and Chips Off the Old Benchley. His books were illustrated by Gluyas Williams, whose spare, knowing line drawings added to Benchley's success. His humor was based on everyday life, news oddities, and absurd, almost surreal essays such as his "Uncle Edith" series. At Harvard, he was a leading contributor to the Harvard Lampoon. With Dorothy Parker and Robert E. Sherwood, he formed the Algonquin Round Table. He was an early and regular contributor to the New Yorker Magazine. His style influenced other humorists such as S. J. Perelman, and James Thurber. His short film How to Sleep won an Academy Award in 1938. He was the grandfather of Jaws writer Peter Benchley. He has a star on the Walk of Fame in Hollywood. Quote
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He has a star on the Walk of Fame in Hollywood. He made his film debut in The African Queen and was nominated for an Academy award for his role in The Defiant Ones. He was the grandfather of Jaws writer Peter Benchley. Theodore Bikel (born May 2, 1924) is an Austrian-born character actor and Jewish folk singer. His short film How to Sleep won an Academy Award in 1938. Perelman, and James Thurber. J. His style influenced other humorists such as S. He was an early and regular contributor to the New Yorker Magazine. Sherwood, he formed the Algonquin Round Table. With Dorothy Parker and Robert E. At Harvard, he was a leading contributor to the Harvard Lampoon. His humor was based on everyday life, news oddities, and absurd, almost surreal essays such as his "Uncle Edith" series. His books were illustrated by Gluyas Williams, whose spare, knowing line drawings added to Benchley's success. His essays were published in collections including Of All Things, Benchley Beside Himself, Inside Benchley, and Chips Off the Old Benchley. Robert Charles Benchley (September 15, 1889 in Worcester, Massachusetts – November 21, 1945) was a humorist, newspaper columnist, film actor, drama editor. |