Robert Benchley

American writer and actor (1889-1945).

Born September 15th, 1889 in Worcester.

Died November 21st, 1945 at 56 years old in New York City (cerebral hemorrhage).

Occupations
actor, journalist, screenwriter
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I could just remember how my father used to say that the reason for living was to get ready to stay dead a long time. William Faulkner