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Robert Benchley. 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. From his beginnings at The Harvard Lampoon while attending Harvard University, through his many years writing essays and articles for Vanity Fair and The New Yorker and ...
Robert Benchley (1889-1945) Robert Benchley. 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. As a Harvard undergraduate, Benchley gave his first comic performance, impersonating a befuddled after-dinner speaker.
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- Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
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- New York City, New York, USA
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.” This character allowed him to comment brilliantly on the world ...
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According to the Worcester, Massachusetts City Clerk, Robert Charles Benchley was born September 15, 1889 at the family home at 14 Kingsbury Street. He was the only child born in the City that day. His mother is Maria Jane Moran, nicknamed Jennie , born in Webster, Mass. His father is Charles H Benchley, born here.
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. As a Harvard undergraduate, Benchley gave his first comic performance, impersonating a befuddled after-dinner speaker. The act made him a campus celebrity -- and remained in Benchley's ...
- September 15, 1889
- November 21, 1945
Apr 26, 2021 · Robert Benchley was a writer and actor famous for his humor which influenced generations of humorists to come. This biography provides detailed information about his childhood, life, achievements, works & timeline.
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Dec 26, 2019 · Robert Benchley’s essays remain enjoyable almost a century after he wrote them because of his whimsical approach and the sharpness of his pen. Photograph from Toronto Star Archives / Getty.
