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S.J. Perelman

Known for: Writing

Biography: 1904-02-01

Deathday: 1979-10-17 (75 years old)

Biography

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.

Filmography

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Movies 17

Writer 15

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S.J. Perelman

Biography

Filmography

all 19

Movies 17

Writer 15

self 2

TV Shows 2

Public Speaking (2010)

Elizabeth Taylor in London (1963)

The Merv Griffin Show (1962)

Cole Porter's Aladdin (1958)

DuPont Show of the Month (1957)

Around the World in Eighty Days (1956)

One Touch of Venus (1955)

One Touch of Venus (1948)

Larceny, Inc. (1942)

The Golden Fleecing (1940)

Boy Trouble (1939)

Ambush (1939)

Early to Bed (1936)

Florida Special (1936)

Paris Interlude (1934)

Sitting Pretty (1933)

Horse Feathers (1932)

Hold 'Em Jail (1932)

Monkey Business (1931)

Ratings

Information

Known ForWriting

GenderMale

Birthday1904-02-01

Deathday1979-10-17 (75 years old)

Birth PlaceBrooklyn, United States of America

CitizenshipsUnited States of America

AwardsAcademy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay, Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay

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Known For
Writing

Gender
Male

Birthday
1904-02-01

Deathday
1979-10-17 (75 years old)

Birth Place
Brooklyn, United States of America

Citizenships
United States of America

Awards
Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay, Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay