James Thurber

American cartoonist, author, journalist, playwright (1894–1961).

Born December 18th, 1894 in Columbus. [ref]

Died November 2nd, 1961 at 66 years old in New York City (pneumonia).

Occupations
autobiographer, cartoonist, children's writer, draftsperson, essayist, humorist, journalist, novelist, playwright, short story writer, writer
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