Helene Hanff | |
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Born | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US | April 15, 1916
Died | April 9, 1997 New York City, US | (aged 80)
Occupation | Screenwriter, writer |
Helene Hanff (April 15, 1916 – April 9, 1997) was an American writer born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She is best known as the author of the book 84, Charing Cross Road, which became the basis for a stage play,[1] television play, and film of the same name.