Morrie Ryskind

Morrie Ryskind
Bottom, left to right: George S. Kaufman, Morrie Ryskind, (top) Ira Gershwin, George Gershwin
Bottom, left to right: George S. Kaufman, Morrie Ryskind, (top) Ira Gershwin, George Gershwin
BornMorris Ryskind
(1895-10-20)October 20, 1895
Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
DiedAugust 24, 1985(1985-08-24) (aged 89)
Washington, D.C., U.S.
OccupationDramatist, screenwriter, lyricist, newspaper columnist
EducationColumbia University
Years active1929-1972
SpouseMary House (1929–1985)
Children2[1]

Morris "Morrie" Ryskind (October 20, 1895 – August 24, 1985) was an American dramatist, lyricist and writer of theatrical productions and movies who became a conservative political activist later in life.

  1. ^ Schmalz, Jeffrey (25 August 1985). "Morrie Ryskind Dies at 89; Wrote Plays and Screen Comedies". The New York Times.