Morrie Ryskind

Morrie Ryskind
Bottom, left to right: George S. Kaufman, Morrie Ryskind, (top) Ira Gershwin, George Gershwin
Born
Morris 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.
Occupation
  • Dramatist
  • screenwriter
  • lyricist
  • newspaper columnist
EducationColumbia University
Years active1929–1972
SpouseMary House (1929–1985)
Children2

Morris 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.

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