S. J. Perelman
American screenwriter (1904–1979) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Sidney Joseph Perelman (February 1, 1904 – October 17, 1979) was an American humorist and screenwriter. He is best known for his humorous short pieces written over many years for The New Yorker. He also wrote for several other magazines, including Judge, as well as books, scripts, and screenplays. Perelman received an Academy Award for screenwriting in 1956.
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Born | Sidney Joseph Perelman (1904-02-01)February 1, 1904 New York City, U.S. |
Died | October 17, 1979(1979-10-17) (aged 75) New York City, U.S. |
Occupation | Author, screenwriter |
Alma mater | Brown University |
Spouse |
Laura West
(m. 1929; died 1970) |
Children | 2 |
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