Morrie Schwartz

Morrie Schwartz
Born
Morris S. Schwartz

(1916-12-20)December 20, 1916
DiedNovember 4, 1995(1995-11-04) (aged 78)
OccupationProfessor at Brandeis University
SpouseCharlotte Schwartz
ChildrenRobert and Jonathan Schwartz

Morris S. Schwartz (December 20, 1916 – November 4, 1995)[1] was an American professor of sociology at Brandeis University and an author. He was the subject of the best-selling book Tuesdays with Morrie, written by Mitch Albom, a former student of Schwartz. He was portrayed by Jack Lemmon in the 1999 television film adaptation of the book.