1889 - 1945
Robert Benchley American Actor
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Robert Benchley was previously married to Gertrude Darling (1914 - 1945).
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American Actor Robert Benchley was born Robert Charles Benchley on 15th September, 1889 in Worcester, Massachusetts USA and passed away on 21st Nov 1945 New York, New York USA aged 56. He is most remembered for Member of Algonquin Round Table. His zodiac sign is Virgo.
Robert Benchley is a member of the following lists: American film actors, People from New York City and American comedians.
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Relationship Statistics
| Type | Total | Longest | Average | Shortest |
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| Married | 1 |
39 years, 11 months
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39 years, 11 months
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Details
| First Name |
Robert
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| Middle Name |
Charles
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| Last Name |
Benchley
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| Full Name at Birth |
Robert Charles Benchley
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| Alternative Name |
Robert Charles Benchley, Robert Benchley, Bob
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| Birthday |
15th September, 1889
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| Birthplace |
Worcester, Massachusetts USA
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| Died |
21st November, 1945
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| Place of Death |
New York, New York USA
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| Cause of Death |
Cirrhosis of the Liver (cerebral hemorrhage)
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| Build |
Large
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| Hair Color |
Brown - Dark
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| Zodiac Sign |
Virgo
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| Sexuality |
Straight
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| Ethnicity |
White
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| Nationality |
American
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| Occupation Text |
Writer, critic, film actor
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| Occupation |
Actor
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| Claim to Fame |
Member of Algonquin Round Table
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| Music Genre (Text) |
Deadpan, Parody, Surreal humour
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| Year(s) Active |
1928–1946, 1928–1945
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| Official Websites |
www.rottentomatoes.com/celebrity/robert_benchley, www.allmovie.com/artist/robert-benchley-p5269
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| Friend |
Dorothy Parker, Robert Sherwood, Dusty Anderson
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Robert Charles Benchley (September 15, 1889 – November 21, 1945) was an American humorist best known for his work as a newspaper columnist and film 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 his acclaimed short films, Benchley's style of humor brought him respect and success during his life, from his peers at the Algonquin Round Table in New York City to contemporaries in the burgeoning film industry.
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