SettingsAmerican humorists
A. J. Jacobs
Arnold Stephen Jacobs, Jr., commonly called A.J. Jacobs (born March 20, 1968, New York City) is an American journalist and author.
Arnold Stephen Jacobs, Jr., commonly called A.J. Jacobs (born March 20, 1968, New York City) is an American journalist and author.
Aaron Karo
Aaron Karo (born June 18, 1979) is an American stand-up comedian and author best known for his email column Ruminations, his web site Ruminations.com, his books Ruminations on College Life...
Aaron Karo (born June 18, 1979) is an American stand-up comedian and author best known for his email column Ruminations, his web site Ruminations.com, his books Ruminations on College Life...
Ace Reid
Ace Reid (March 10, 1925 – November 10, 1991) was the creator of the cartoon Cowpokes and Western humorist.
Ace Reid (March 10, 1925 – November 10, 1991) was the creator of the cartoon Cowpokes and Western humorist.
Adam Cayton-Holland
Adam Cayton-Holland is a newspaper columnist and stand-up comedian in Denver, Colorado.
Adam Cayton-Holland is a newspaper columnist and stand-up comedian in Denver, Colorado.
Al Franken
Alan Stuart "Al" Franken (born May 21, 1951) is the junior United States Senator from Minnesota.
Alan Stuart "Al" Franken (born May 21, 1951) is the junior United States Senator from Minnesota.
Alan King (comedian)
Alan King (December 26, 1927 – May 9, 2004) was an American actor and comedian known for his biting wit and often angry humorous rants.
Alan King (December 26, 1927 – May 9, 2004) was an American actor and comedian known for his biting wit and often angry humorous rants.
Alfred Gingold
Alfred Gingold is an American freelance writer and is the author of several humorous books.
Alfred Gingold is an American freelance writer and is the author of several humorous books.
Algonquin Round Table
The Algonquin Round Table was a celebrated group of New York City writers, critics, actors and wits.
The Algonquin Round Table was a celebrated group of New York City writers, critics, actors and wits.
Alonzo Delano
Alonzo Delano (July 2, 1806 - September 8, 1874), who went by the pen name "Old Block", was an American humorist, pioneer town city father, and a California Gold Rush Forty-niner.
Alonzo Delano (July 2, 1806 - September 8, 1874), who went by the pen name "Old Block", was an American humorist, pioneer town city father, and a California Gold Rush Forty-niner.
Amanda Filipacchi
Amanda Filipacchi (born 1967) (pronounced Fili-'pah-kee) is an American writer best known for her humorous, inventive, and controversial novels.
Amanda Filipacchi (born 1967) (pronounced Fili-'pah-kee) is an American writer best known for her humorous, inventive, and controversial novels.
Andrew McClurg
Andrew J. McClurg is a professor of law holding the Herbert Herff Chair of Excellence in Law at the University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law, specializing in torts, products liabil...
Andrew J. McClurg is a professor of law holding the Herbert Herff Chair of Excellence in Law at the University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law, specializing in torts, products liabil...
Andy Borowitz
Andy Borowitz is a comedian and New York Times bestselling author who won the first National Press Club award for humor, and is known for creating the satirical website the Borowitz Report.
Andy Borowitz is a comedian and New York Times bestselling author who won the first National Press Club award for humor, and is known for creating the satirical website the Borowitz Report.
Andy Offutt Irwin
Andy Offutt Irwin is an American storyteller, arts educator, singer-songwriter and humorist.
Andy Offutt Irwin is an American storyteller, arts educator, singer-songwriter and humorist.
Anne Beatts
Anne Beatts is an American comedy writer.
Anne Beatts is an American comedy writer.
Arnold Fine
Arnold Fine is a former editor of The Jewish Press and a humor columnist.
Arnold Fine is a former editor of The Jewish Press and a humor columnist.
Art Buchwald
Arthur Buchwald (October 20, 1925 – January 17, 2007) was an American humorist best known for his long-running column in The Washington Post, which in turn was carried as a syndicated ...
Arthur Buchwald (October 20, 1925 – January 17, 2007) was an American humorist best known for his long-running column in The Washington Post, which in turn was carried as a syndicated ...
Arthur Bloch
Arthur Bloch (born 1948) is an American writer, author of the Murphy's L Law books.
Arthur Bloch (born 1948) is an American writer, author of the Murphy's L Law books.
Ashton Applewhite
Ashton Applewhite, is the author, under the pseudonym Blanche Knott, of a series of politically incorrect joke books entitled, Truly Tasteless Jokes.
Ashton Applewhite, is the author, under the pseudonym Blanche Knott, of a series of politically incorrect joke books entitled, Truly Tasteless Jokes.
Augusten Burroughs
Augusten Xon Burroughs (born October 23, 1965 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) is an American writer known for his New York Times bestselling memoir Running with Scissors (2002).
Augusten Xon Burroughs (born October 23, 1965 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) is an American writer known for his New York Times bestselling memoir Running with Scissors (2002).
Augustus Baldwin Longstreet
Augustus Baldwin Longstreet (September 22, 1790-July 9, 1870) was an American lawyer, minster, educator, and humorist, known for his book Georgia Scenes.
Augustus Baldwin Longstreet (September 22, 1790-July 9, 1870) was an American lawyer, minster, educator, and humorist, known for his book Georgia Scenes.
Bee Ho Gray
Bee Ho Gray (born Emberry Cannon Gray on April 7, 1885 in Leon, Chickasaw Nation, Indian Territory - August 3, 1951 in Pueblo, Colorado) was a Western performer who spent fifty years displ...
Bee Ho Gray (born Emberry Cannon Gray on April 7, 1885 in Leon, Chickasaw Nation, Indian Territory - August 3, 1951 in Pueblo, Colorado) was a Western performer who spent fifty years displ...
Benjamin Franklin King, Jr.
Benjamin Franklin King, Jr. (1857–1894) was an American humorist and poet whose work published under the names Ben King or the pseudonym Bow Hackley achieved notability in his lifeti...
Benjamin Franklin King, Jr. (1857–1894) was an American humorist and poet whose work published under the names Ben King or the pseudonym Bow Hackley achieved notability in his lifeti...
Bernard Shir-Cliff
Bernard W. Shir-Cliff, an editor for Ballantine Books, Contemporary Books, Warner Books and other publishers, also translated books and later became a well-known literary agent.
Bernard W. Shir-Cliff, an editor for Ballantine Books, Contemporary Books, Warner Books and other publishers, also translated books and later became a well-known literary agent.
Bill Bryson
William McGuire "Bill" Bryson, OBE, (born December 8, 1951) is a best-selling American author of humorous books on travel, as well as books on the English language and on science.
William McGuire "Bill" Bryson, OBE, (born December 8, 1951) is a best-selling American author of humorous books on travel, as well as books on the English language and on science.
Bill Geist
William "Bill" Geist (born May 10, 1945) is an American author, columnist, and television journalist.
William "Bill" Geist (born May 10, 1945) is an American author, columnist, and television journalist.
Bill Radke
Bill Radke is an American radio talk show host, web video host, author, comedian and columnist.
Bill Radke is an American radio talk show host, web video host, author, comedian and columnist.
Blanche Knott
Blanche Knott is the pseudonymous name of Ashton Applewhite, who is the author of a series of politically incorrect joke books entitled, Truly Tasteless Jokes.
Blanche Knott is the pseudonymous name of Ashton Applewhite, who is the author of a series of politically incorrect joke books entitled, Truly Tasteless Jokes.
Brian McConnachie
Brian McConnachie (born December 23, 1942, in Garrison, New York) is an American humor writer and comedy writer who is also an actor and a children's book author.
Brian McConnachie (born December 23, 1942, in Garrison, New York) is an American humor writer and comedy writer who is also an actor and a children's book author.
Brian P. Cleary
Brian P. Cleary, (born October 1, 1959 in Lakewood, Ohio) is an American humorist, poet, and author.
Brian P. Cleary, (born October 1, 1959 in Lakewood, Ohio) is an American humorist, poet, and author.
Bruce Feirstein
Bruce Feirstein (born 1956) is an American screenwriter and humorist, best known for his contributions to the James Bond series and his best-selling humor books, including Real Men Don't Eat Q...
Bruce Feirstein (born 1956) is an American screenwriter and humorist, best known for his contributions to the James Bond series and his best-selling humor books, including Real Men Don't Eat Q...
Bruce M. Bailey
Bruce M. Bailey, (born August 10, 1935), is an American author and humorist who also used the pen name of R. Adam Solo.
Bruce M. Bailey, (born August 10, 1935), is an American author and humorist who also used the pen name of R. Adam Solo.
Buck Peterson
Buck Peterson (born in Minnesota, United States) is a successful humor writer and cookbook author, best known for The Original Road Kill Cookbook (1985) containing cooking recipes for animal...
Buck Peterson (born in Minnesota, United States) is a successful humor writer and cookbook author, best known for The Original Road Kill Cookbook (1985) containing cooking recipes for animal...
Calvin Trillin
Calvin Marshall Trillin (born December 5, 1935) is an American journalist, humorist, food writer, poet, memoirist and novelist.
Calvin Marshall Trillin (born December 5, 1935) is an American journalist, humorist, food writer, poet, memoirist and novelist.
Cecil Adams
Cecil Adams is a name, possibly a pseudonym, designating the American author of The Straight Dope, a popular question and answer column published in The Chicago Reader since 1973.
Cecil Adams is a name, possibly a pseudonym, designating the American author of The Straight Dope, a popular question and answer column published in The Chicago Reader since 1973.
Charles Battell Loomis
Charles Battell Loomis was an American author, born in Brooklyn, New York and educated at the Polytechnic Institute there.
Charles Battell Loomis was an American author, born in Brooklyn, New York and educated at the Polytechnic Institute there.
Charles Farrar Browne
Charles Farrar Browne (April 26, 1834 – March 6, 1867) was a United States humor writer, better known under his nom de plume, Artemus Ward.
Charles Farrar Browne (April 26, 1834 – March 6, 1867) was a United States humor writer, better known under his nom de plume, Artemus Ward.
Charles Frederick Briggs
Charles Frederick Briggs (December 30, 1804 – June 20, 1877), also called C. F. Briggs, was an American journalist, author and editor, born in Nantucket, Massachusetts.
Charles Frederick Briggs (December 30, 1804 – June 20, 1877), also called C. F. Briggs, was an American journalist, author and editor, born in Nantucket, Massachusetts.
Charles Godfrey Leland
Charles Godfrey Leland (August 15, 1824 – March 20, 1903) was an American humorist and folklorist, born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Charles Godfrey Leland (August 15, 1824 – March 20, 1903) was an American humorist and folklorist, born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Chris Gethard
Chris Gethard (born May 23, 1980) is an American actor, comedian and writer who lives in Queens, New York.
Chris Gethard (born May 23, 1980) is an American actor, comedian and writer who lives in Queens, New York.
Chris Miller (writer)
John Christian "Chris" Miller was born in Brooklyn in 1942 and grew up in Roslyn, NY on Long Island.
John Christian "Chris" Miller was born in Brooklyn in 1942 and grew up in Roslyn, NY on Long Island.
Chuck Fager
Charles Eugene Fager (born 1942), known as Chuck Fager, is an American activist, an author, an editor, a publisher and an outspoken and prominent member of the Religious Society of Friends.
Charles Eugene Fager (born 1942), known as Chuck Fager, is an American activist, an author, an editor, a publisher and an outspoken and prominent member of the Religious Society of Friends.
Chuck Klosterman
Charles John "Chuck" Klosterman (born June 5, 1972) is an American author and essayist who has written for The New York Times Magazine, The Believer, and The Washington Post, and has...
Charles John "Chuck" Klosterman (born June 5, 1972) is an American author and essayist who has written for The New York Times Magazine, The Believer, and The Washington Post, and has...
Clifton Fadiman
Clifton P. "Kip" Fadiman was an American intellectual, author, radio and television personality.
Clifton P. "Kip" Fadiman was an American intellectual, author, radio and television personality.
Cornelia Otis Skinner
Cornelia Otis Skinner (May 30, 1899 – July 9, 1979) was an American author and actress.
Cornelia Otis Skinner (May 30, 1899 – July 9, 1979) was an American author and actress.
Cullen Hightower
Cullen Hightower (b. 1923) is a well known quotation and quip writer from the United States.
Cullen Hightower (b. 1923) is a well known quotation and quip writer from the United States.
Dag Luther Gooch
Dag Luther Gooch (born June 10, 1970, Chicago, Illinois) is a video artist, writer and musician.
Dag Luther Gooch (born June 10, 1970, Chicago, Illinois) is a video artist, writer and musician.
Dan DeQuille
William Wright, better known by the pen name Dan DeQuille or Dan De Quille, was an American author, journalist, and humorist.
William Wright, better known by the pen name Dan DeQuille or Dan De Quille, was an American author, journalist, and humorist.
Dan Gookin
Dan Gookin is the author of the first ...For Dummies books including DOS for Dummies and PCs for Dummies.
Dan Gookin is the author of the first ...For Dummies books including DOS for Dummies and PCs for Dummies.
Daniel J. Barrett
Daniel J. Barrett (born November 6, 1963) is a writer, software engineer, and musician.
Daniel J. Barrett (born November 6, 1963) is a writer, software engineer, and musician.
Daniel O'Brien (comedian)
Daniel O'Brien (b. 1986), also known as "DOB", is a humorist, roller blade enthusiast, and senior writer for Cracked.com.
Daniel O'Brien (b. 1986), also known as "DOB", is a humorist, roller blade enthusiast, and senior writer for Cracked.com.
Daniel R. White
Daniel R. White (b. 1953, Atlanta, Georgia) rose to prominence on the basis of his first book, The Official Lawyer’s Handbook, a satire of the legal profession that vaulted onto bestseller l...
Daniel R. White (b. 1953, Atlanta, Georgia) rose to prominence on the basis of his first book, The Official Lawyer’s Handbook, a satire of the legal profession that vaulted onto bestseller l...
Dave Barry
David "Dave" Barry (born July 3, 1947) is a Pulitzer Prize-winning American author and columnist, who wrote a nationally syndicated humor column for The Miami Herald from 1983 to 2005.
David "Dave" Barry (born July 3, 1947) is a Pulitzer Prize-winning American author and columnist, who wrote a nationally syndicated humor column for The Miami Herald from 1983 to 2005.
David Allyn
David Allyn, Ph.D. (born April 30, 1969) is Director of Education for New Jersey SEEDS (Scholars, Educators, Excellence, Dedication & Success), an organization serving high-achieving, low-income...
David Allyn, Ph.D. (born April 30, 1969) is Director of Education for New Jersey SEEDS (Scholars, Educators, Excellence, Dedication & Success), an organization serving high-achieving, low-income...
David Freedman
David Freedman (April 26, 1898 – December 8, 1936) was a Romanian-born American playwright and biographer who became known as the "King of the Gag-writers" in the early days of radio.
David Freedman (April 26, 1898 – December 8, 1936) was a Romanian-born American playwright and biographer who became known as the "King of the Gag-writers" in the early days of radio.
David Javerbaum
David Javerbaum is an American comedy writer and former executive producer of The Daily Show with Jon Stewart.
David Javerbaum is an American comedy writer and former executive producer of The Daily Show with Jon Stewart.
David Rakoff
David Rakoff is a Canadian-born writer based in New York City who is noted for his humorous, sometimes autobiographical non-fiction essays.
David Rakoff is a Canadian-born writer based in New York City who is noted for his humorous, sometimes autobiographical non-fiction essays.
David Ross Locke
David Ross Locke (also known by his pseudonym Petroleum V. Nasby) (September 20, 1833February 15, 1888) was an American journalist and early political commentator during and after the Amer...
David Ross Locke (also known by his pseudonym Petroleum V. Nasby) (September 20, 1833February 15, 1888) was an American journalist and early political commentator during and after the Amer...
David Sedaris
David Sedaris is a Grammy Award-nominated American humorist, writer, comedian, bestselling author, and radio contributor.
David Sedaris is a Grammy Award-nominated American humorist, writer, comedian, bestselling author, and radio contributor.
Dawn Powell
Dawn Powell (November 28, 1896 – November 14, 1965) was an American writer of novels and stories.
Dawn Powell (November 28, 1896 – November 14, 1965) was an American writer of novels and stories.
Deb Amlen
Deb Amlen is a humor writer and crossword puzzle constructor whose work has been featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, and other national publications.
Deb Amlen is a humor writer and crossword puzzle constructor whose work has been featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, and other national publications.
Demetri Martin
Demetri Martin (born May 25, 1973) is an American comedian, actor, artist, musician, writer and humorist.
Demetri Martin (born May 25, 1973) is an American comedian, actor, artist, musician, writer and humorist.
Diane Roberts
Diane Roberts is professor of literature and writing at Florida State University and a visiting fellow in creative writing at the University of Northumbria in England, specializing in Southern c...
Diane Roberts is professor of literature and writing at Florida State University and a visiting fellow in creative writing at the University of Northumbria in England, specializing in Southern c...
Dick Guindon
Richard "Dick" Gordon Guindon (born December 2, 1935, St. Paul, Minnesota) is an American cartoonist best known for his gag panel, Guindon.
Richard "Dick" Gordon Guindon (born December 2, 1935, St. Paul, Minnesota) is an American cartoonist best known for his gag panel, Guindon.
Dixon Lanier Merritt
Dixon Lanier Merritt (1879 – 1972) was a poet and humorist.
Dixon Lanier Merritt (1879 – 1972) was a poet and humorist.
Don Herold
Don Herold (July 9, 1889 – June 1, 1966) was an American humorist, writer, illustrator, and cartoonist who wrote and illustrated many books and was a contributor to national magazines.
Don Herold (July 9, 1889 – June 1, 1966) was an American humorist, writer, illustrator, and cartoonist who wrote and illustrated many books and was a contributor to national magazines.
Don Marquis
Donald Robert Perry Marquis was a humorist, journalist and author.
Donald Robert Perry Marquis was a humorist, journalist and author.
Doree Lewak
Doree Lewak is an American writer and humorist.
Doree Lewak is an American writer and humorist.
Dorothy Parker
Dorothy Parker (August 22, 1893 – June 7, 1967) was an American poet, short story writer, critic and satirist, best known for her wit, wisecracks, and eye for 20th century urban foibles.
Dorothy Parker (August 22, 1893 – June 7, 1967) was an American poet, short story writer, critic and satirist, best known for her wit, wisecracks, and eye for 20th century urban foibles.
Douglas Kenney
Douglas C. Kenney (December 10, 1946–August 27, 1980) was an American actor and writer who co-founded National Lampoon magazine in 1970.
Douglas C. Kenney (December 10, 1946–August 27, 1980) was an American actor and writer who co-founded National Lampoon magazine in 1970.
Drew Friedman
Drew Friedman is an American cartoonist and illustrator who first gained renown for his humorous artwork and "stippling"-like style of caricature, employing thousands of pen-marks to simulate th...
Drew Friedman is an American cartoonist and illustrator who first gained renown for his humorous artwork and "stippling"-like style of caricature, employing thousands of pen-marks to simulate th...
Drew Friedman (cartoonist)
Drew Friedman is an American cartoonist and illustrator who first gained renown for his humorous artwork and "stippling"-like style of caricature, employing thousands of pen-marks to simulate th...
Drew Friedman is an American cartoonist and illustrator who first gained renown for his humorous artwork and "stippling"-like style of caricature, employing thousands of pen-marks to simulate th...
Ed Lowe (journalist)
Ed Lowe, Jr. (March 26, 1946 – January 15, 2011) was an American journalist who wrote columns for Newsday and The Long Island Press.
Ed Lowe, Jr. (March 26, 1946 – January 15, 2011) was an American journalist who wrote columns for Newsday and The Long Island Press.
Ed Subitzky
Ed Subitzky, full name Edward Jack Subitzky is an American writer and artist, who is best known as a cartoonist, comics artist, and humorist/humor writer.
Ed Subitzky, full name Edward Jack Subitzky is an American writer and artist, who is best known as a cartoonist, comics artist, and humorist/humor writer.
Ed Wynn
Ed Wynn was a popular American comedian and actor noted for his Perfect Fool comedy character, his pioneering radio show of the 1930s, and his later career as a dramatic actor.
Ed Wynn was a popular American comedian and actor noted for his Perfect Fool comedy character, his pioneering radio show of the 1930s, and his later career as a dramatic actor.
Edgar Wilson Nye
Edgar Wilson "Bill" Nye (August 25, 1850 – February 22, 1896) was a distinguished American journalist, who later became widely known as a humorist.
Edgar Wilson "Bill" Nye (August 25, 1850 – February 22, 1896) was a distinguished American journalist, who later became widely known as a humorist.
Eleonora and Ethel Olson
Between 1905 and 1925 Eleonora and Ethel Olson were well-known figures in Scandinavian communities throughout the United States.
Between 1905 and 1925 Eleonora and Ethel Olson were well-known figures in Scandinavian communities throughout the United States.
Elissa Schappell
Elissa Schappell is an American novelist, short story writer, editor and essayist.
Elissa Schappell is an American novelist, short story writer, editor and essayist.
Ellis Parker Butler
Ellis Parker Butler (December 5, 1869 – September 13, 1937) was an American author.
Ellis Parker Butler (December 5, 1869 – September 13, 1937) was an American author.
Eric Garcia
Eric Garcia is an American writer, the author of several humorous novels including Matchstick Men which was made into a movie directed by Ridley Scott and starring Nicolas Cage, and the An...
Eric Garcia is an American writer, the author of several humorous novels including Matchstick Men which was made into a movie directed by Ridley Scott and starring Nicolas Cage, and the An...
Erma Bombeck
Erma Louise Bombeck (born Erma Fiste; February 21, 1927 – April 22, 1996) was an American humorist who achieved great popularity for her newspaper column that described suburban home life ...
Erma Louise Bombeck (born Erma Fiste; February 21, 1927 – April 22, 1996) was an American humorist who achieved great popularity for her newspaper column that described suburban home life ...
Eugene Field
Eugene Field, Sr. (September 2, 1850 – November 4, 1895) was an American writer, best known for his children's poetry and humorous essays.
Eugene Field, Sr. (September 2, 1850 – November 4, 1895) was an American writer, best known for his children's poetry and humorous essays.
Evan Esar
Evan Esar (1899 - 1995) was an American humorist who wrote Esar's Comic Dictionary 1943, "Humorous English" in 1961, and 20,000 Quips and Quotes in 1968.
Evan Esar (1899 - 1995) was an American humorist who wrote Esar's Comic Dictionary 1943, "Humorous English" in 1961, and 20,000 Quips and Quotes in 1968.
Evan Wecksell
Evan Wecksell is a guitar-playing comedian who primarily performs in Los Angeles and at colleges across the country.
Evan Wecksell is a guitar-playing comedian who primarily performs in Los Angeles and at colleges across the country.
Finley Peter Dunne
Finley Peter Dunne (July 10, 1867 — April 24, 1936) was an American humorist and writer from Chicago.
Finley Peter Dunne (July 10, 1867 — April 24, 1936) was an American humorist and writer from Chicago.
Florence King
Florence Virginia King (b. January 5, 1936, Washington, D.C.) is an American novelist, essayist and columnist.
Florence Virginia King (b. January 5, 1936, Washington, D.C.) is an American novelist, essayist and columnist.
Fran Capo
Fran Capo is a motivational speaker, adventurer, comedian, voice-over artist, 15-time author and holder of 5 world records.
Fran Capo is a motivational speaker, adventurer, comedian, voice-over artist, 15-time author and holder of 5 world records.
Fran Lebowitz
Frances Ann "Fran" Lebowitz (born October 27, 1950) is an American author.
Frances Ann "Fran" Lebowitz (born October 27, 1950) is an American author.
Frances Miriam Whitcher
Frances Miriam "Berry" Whitcher (1811–1852) was an American humorist, born in Whitestown, New York.
Frances Miriam "Berry" Whitcher (1811–1852) was an American humorist, born in Whitestown, New York.
Frank Willard
Frank Henry Willard (September 21, 1893, Anna, Illinois–January 11, 1958, Los Angeles, California) was a cartoonist best known for his comic strip Moon Mullins which ran from 1923 to 1991.
Frank Henry Willard (September 21, 1893, Anna, Illinois–January 11, 1958, Los Angeles, California) was a cartoonist best known for his comic strip Moon Mullins which ran from 1923 to 1991.
Franklin Pierce Adams
Franklin Pierce Adams (November 15, 1881, Chicago, Illinois – March 23, 1960, New York City, New York) was an American columnist, well known by his initials F.P.A., and wit, best known for...
Franklin Pierce Adams (November 15, 1881, Chicago, Illinois – March 23, 1960, New York City, New York) was an American columnist, well known by his initials F.P.A., and wit, best known for...
Fred C. Kelly
Fred Charters Kelly (1882–1959) was an American humorist, newspaperman, columnist and author.
Fred Charters Kelly (1882–1959) was an American humorist, newspaperman, columnist and author.
Frederick Swartwout Cozzens
Frederick Swartwout Cozzens (1818–1869) was an American humorist, born in New York City.
Frederick Swartwout Cozzens (1818–1869) was an American humorist, born in New York City.
G. Xavier Robillard
G. Xavier Robillard is an American humorist, author of Captain Freedom: A Superhero's Quest for Truth, Justice, and the Celebrity He So Richly Deserves.
G. Xavier Robillard is an American humorist, author of Captain Freedom: A Superhero's Quest for Truth, Justice, and the Celebrity He So Richly Deserves.
Garrison Keillor
Gary Edward "Garrison" Keillor (born August 7, 1942) is an American author, storyteller, humorist, and radio personality.
Gary Edward "Garrison" Keillor (born August 7, 1942) is an American author, storyteller, humorist, and radio personality.
Gelett Burgess
Frank Gelett Burgess (January 30, 1866 – September 18, 1951) was an artist, art critic, poet, author and humorist.
Frank Gelett Burgess (January 30, 1866 – September 18, 1951) was an artist, art critic, poet, author and humorist.
Gene Weingarten
Gene Weingarten (born October 2, 1951 in New York) is a two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist known for both his serious and humorous work.
Gene Weingarten (born October 2, 1951 in New York) is a two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist known for both his serious and humorous work.
George Ade
George Ade (February 9, 1866 – May 16, 1944) was an American writer, newspaper columnist, and playwright.
George Ade (February 9, 1866 – May 16, 1944) was an American writer, newspaper columnist, and playwright.
George Carlin
George Denis Patrick Carlin (May 12, 1937 – June 22, 2008) was an American stand-up comedian, social critic, satirist, actor and writer/author, who won five Grammy Awards for his comedy albums.
George Denis Patrick Carlin (May 12, 1937 – June 22, 2008) was an American stand-up comedian, social critic, satirist, actor and writer/author, who won five Grammy Awards for his comedy albums.
George Dunn (actor)
George Dunn (November 23, 1914 – April 27, 1982) was an American actor, humorist, vaudeville performer, and satirist.
George Dunn (November 23, 1914 – April 27, 1982) was an American actor, humorist, vaudeville performer, and satirist.
George Hayduke (author)
George Hayduke is believed to be a pseudonym based on the character George Washington Hayduke III, created by Edward Abbey in his 1975 book The Monkey Wrench Gang, and 1990 book Hayduke Lives! O...
George Hayduke is believed to be a pseudonym based on the character George Washington Hayduke III, created by Edward Abbey in his 1975 book The Monkey Wrench Gang, and 1990 book Hayduke Lives! O...
George Helgesen Fitch
George Helgesen Fitch (5 June 1877 - 9 August 1915) was an American author, humorist, and journalist perhaps best known for his stories about fictional Siwash College.
George Helgesen Fitch (5 June 1877 - 9 August 1915) was an American author, humorist, and journalist perhaps best known for his stories about fictional Siwash College.
George S. Kaufman
George Simon Kaufman was an American playwright, theatre director and producer, humorist, and drama critic.
George Simon Kaufman was an American playwright, theatre director and producer, humorist, and drama critic.
George Shepard Chappell
George Shepard Chappell (1877-1946) was an American architect, journalist (with the magazine Vanity Fair) and author.
George Shepard Chappell (1877-1946) was an American architect, journalist (with the magazine Vanity Fair) and author.
George Washington Harris
George Washington Harris (March 20, 1814, Allegheny City, Pennsylvania – December 11, 1869, Knoxville, Tennessee) was an American humorist best known for his character, "Sut Lovingood," an...
George Washington Harris (March 20, 1814, Allegheny City, Pennsylvania – December 11, 1869, Knoxville, Tennessee) was an American humorist best known for his character, "Sut Lovingood," an...
George Wilbur Peck
George Wilbur Peck (September 28, 1840– April 16, 1916) was an American writer and politician who served as the 17th Governor of Wisconsin.
George Wilbur Peck (September 28, 1840– April 16, 1916) was an American writer and politician who served as the 17th Governor of Wisconsin.
Gordon Baxter
Gordon Baxter (December 25, 1923 – June 11, 2005), nicknamed Bax, was a well-known Texas radio personality, an author of books and a columnist for newspapers and magazines.
Gordon Baxter (December 25, 1923 – June 11, 2005), nicknamed Bax, was a well-known Texas radio personality, an author of books and a columnist for newspapers and magazines.
Guy Wetmore Carryl
Guy Wetmore Carryl (March 4, 1873 – April 1, 1904) was an American humorist and poet.
Guy Wetmore Carryl (March 4, 1873 – April 1, 1904) was an American humorist and poet.
H. Allen Smith
Harry Allen Wolfgang Smith (December 19, 1907—February 24, 1976) was an American journalist and humorist whose books were popular in the 1940s and 1950s, selling millions of copies.
Harry Allen Wolfgang Smith (December 19, 1907—February 24, 1976) was an American journalist and humorist whose books were popular in the 1940s and 1950s, selling millions of copies.
Hardin E. Taliaferro
Hardin Edwards Taliaferro (March 4, 1811 - November 2, 1875) was a 19th century Southern American humorist and Baptist preacher.
Hardin Edwards Taliaferro (March 4, 1811 - November 2, 1875) was a 19th century Southern American humorist and Baptist preacher.
Harry Hershfield
Harry Hershfield (October 13, 1885 - December 15, 1974) was an American comic artist, humor writer and radio personality.
Harry Hershfield (October 13, 1885 - December 15, 1974) was an American comic artist, humor writer and radio personality.
Harry Oliver
Harry Oliver (April 4, 1888 — July 4, 1973) was an American humorist, artist, and Academy Award nominated art director of films from the 1920s and 1930s.
Harry Oliver (April 4, 1888 — July 4, 1973) was an American humorist, artist, and Academy Award nominated art director of films from the 1920s and 1930s.
Harry W. Addison
Harry Wayne Addison was a Southern author and humorist whose works painted vivid portraits of his experiences growing up as a poor boy in Depression-era rural Louisiana.
Harry Wayne Addison was a Southern author and humorist whose works painted vivid portraits of his experiences growing up as a poor boy in Depression-era rural Louisiana.
Harvey Kurtzman
Harvey Kurtzman (October 3, 1924, Brooklyn, New York – February 21, 1993) was an American cartoonist and the editor of several comic books and magazines.
Harvey Kurtzman (October 3, 1924, Brooklyn, New York – February 21, 1993) was an American cartoonist and the editor of several comic books and magazines.
Henny Backus
Henny Backus (March 21, 1911 – December 9, 2004) was a Broadway showgirl in the 1930s, where she performed with Earl Carroll's Vanities.
Henny Backus (March 21, 1911 – December 9, 2004) was a Broadway showgirl in the 1930s, where she performed with Earl Carroll's Vanities.
Henry Alford (writer)
Henry Alford is a humorist and journalist who has contributed to The New York Times, Vanity Fair, and The New Yorker for over a decade.
Henry Alford is a humorist and journalist who has contributed to The New York Times, Vanity Fair, and The New Yorker for over a decade.
Henry Beard
Henry Neck Beard (born ca.
Henry Neck Beard (born ca.
Henry Jacobs
Henry Sandy Jacobs (born October 9, 1924) is an American sound artist and humorist.
Henry Sandy Jacobs (born October 9, 1924) is an American sound artist and humorist.
Herb Shriner
Herbert Arthur "Herb" Shriner was an American humorist, radio personality and television host.
Herbert Arthur "Herb" Shriner was an American humorist, radio personality and television host.
Homer Croy
Homer Croy (March 11, 1883 - May 24, 1965), was an American author and occasional screenwriter who wrote a number of fiction and non-fiction books about life in the Midwestern United States.
Homer Croy (March 11, 1883 - May 24, 1965), was an American author and occasional screenwriter who wrote a number of fiction and non-fiction books about life in the Midwestern United States.
Horatio Sheafe Krans
Horatio Sheafe Krans (1872, Boston – July 28, 1952, Asheville, North Carolina) was an American author and editor.
Horatio Sheafe Krans (1872, Boston – July 28, 1952, Asheville, North Carolina) was an American author and editor.
Hugh Gallagher (humorist)
Hugh Gallagher is an author and musician from New York.
Hugh Gallagher is an author and musician from New York.
Isaac Asimov
Isaac Asimov was an American author and professor of biochemistry at Boston University, best known for his works of science fiction and for his popular science books.
Isaac Asimov was an American author and professor of biochemistry at Boston University, best known for his works of science fiction and for his popular science books.
J. R. Williams (cartoonist)
James Robert Williams (August 18, 1888, Nova Scotia, Canada – June 18, 1957) was a cartoonist who signed his work J. R. Williams.
James Robert Williams (August 18, 1888, Nova Scotia, Canada – June 18, 1957) was a cartoonist who signed his work J. R. Williams.
Jack Douglas (writer)
Jack Douglas (July 17, 1908 - January 31, 1989) was an American comedy writer who wrote for radio, television and a series of humor books, beginning with the bestselling My Brother Was an Only...
Jack Douglas (July 17, 1908 - January 31, 1989) was an American comedy writer who wrote for radio, television and a series of humor books, beginning with the bestselling My Brother Was an Only...
Jack O'Brien (editor)
Cracked was an American humor magazine.
Cracked was an American humor magazine.
Jacob Sager Weinstein
Jacob Sager Weinstein (born January 8, 1972) is an American humorist, comedy writer, and screenwriter.
Jacob Sager Weinstein (born January 8, 1972) is an American humorist, comedy writer, and screenwriter.
James Montgomery Bailey
James Montgomery Bailey (1841–1894) was an American journalist who won an ephemeral popularity as the "Dansbury News Man.
James Montgomery Bailey (1841–1894) was an American journalist who won an ephemeral popularity as the "Dansbury News Man.
James Thurber
James Grover Thurber (December 8, 1894 – November 2, 1961) was an American author, cartoonist and celebrated wit.
James Grover Thurber (December 8, 1894 – November 2, 1961) was an American author, cartoonist and celebrated wit.
Jason Mulgrew
Jason Mulgrew (born July 17, 1979), a blogger and self-proclaimed "Internet Quasi-Celebrity," is the author of a popular blog titled "Everything Is Wrong With Me: 31, Bipolar, and Hungry."
Jason Mulgrew (born July 17, 1979), a blogger and self-proclaimed "Internet Quasi-Celebrity," is the author of a popular blog titled "Everything Is Wrong With Me: 31, Bipolar, and Hungry."
Jay Lynch
Jay Lynch is an American cartoonist who played a key role in the underground comix movement with his Bijou Funnies and other titles.
Jay Lynch is an American cartoonist who played a key role in the underground comix movement with his Bijou Funnies and other titles.
Jean Shepherd
Jean Parker Shepherd was an American raconteur, radio and TV personality, writer and actor who was often referred to by the nickname Shep.
Jean Parker Shepherd was an American raconteur, radio and TV personality, writer and actor who was often referred to by the nickname Shep.
Jeanne Moos
Jeanne Moos is a national news correspondent for CNN. She is based at the network's studios in Manhattan.
Jeanne Moos is a national news correspondent for CNN. She is based at the network's studios in Manhattan.
Jeff Burk
Jeff Burk (June 6, 1984, Lancaster, Pennsylvania) is an American author and editor of Bizarro and Horror fiction, currently living in Portland, Oregon.
Jeff Burk (June 6, 1984, Lancaster, Pennsylvania) is an American author and editor of Bizarro and Horror fiction, currently living in Portland, Oregon.
Jim Massey
Jim Massey is an American humorist and comic book writer.
Jim Massey is an American humorist and comic book writer.
Joe Perham
Joe Perham is an American humorist who was best remembered for his "Down East Maine" humor, some of which would later make Maine humorist Tim Sample famous.
Joe Perham is an American humorist who was best remembered for his "Down East Maine" humor, some of which would later make Maine humorist Tim Sample famous.
Joel Achenbach
Joel Achenbach is a native of Gainesville, Florida and graduated from Princeton University in 1982 with an B. A. degree in Politics.
Joel Achenbach is a native of Gainesville, Florida and graduated from Princeton University in 1982 with an B. A. degree in Politics.
John (Bam) Ransom
John (Bam) Ransom is a political writer and finance editor for Townhall.com.
John (Bam) Ransom is a political writer and finance editor for Townhall.com.
John Callahan (cartoonist)
John Michael Callahan (February 5, 1951, Portland, Oregon – July 24, 2010), was a cartoonist, artist, and musician noted for dealing with macabre subjects and physical disabilities.
John Michael Callahan (February 5, 1951, Portland, Oregon – July 24, 2010), was a cartoonist, artist, and musician noted for dealing with macabre subjects and physical disabilities.
John Dimes
John Dimes is an author, artist, singer, actor and award-winning comedian.
John Dimes is an author, artist, singer, actor and award-winning comedian.
John Franklin Swift
John Franklin Swift was an American politician from California.
John Franklin Swift was an American politician from California.
John Gould (columnist)
John Thomas Gould (October 22, 1908 – September 1, 2003) was an American humorist, essayist, and columnist who wrote a column for the Christian Science Monitor for over sixty years from a fa...
John Thomas Gould (October 22, 1908 – September 1, 2003) was an American humorist, essayist, and columnist who wrote a column for the Christian Science Monitor for over sixty years from a fa...
John Keese
John Keese (24 November 1805 New York City - 30 May 1856 Brooklyn, New York) was a United States auctioneer, publisher and editor of books.
John Keese (24 November 1805 New York City - 30 May 1856 Brooklyn, New York) was a United States auctioneer, publisher and editor of books.
John Peter Toohey
John Peter Toohey (c.1880, Binghamton, New York - November 7, 1946, New York, New York) was an American writer and publicist.
John Peter Toohey (c.1880, Binghamton, New York - November 7, 1946, New York, New York) was an American writer and publicist.
John R. Powers
John R. Powers (November 30, 1945) is an American novelist and playwright.
John R. Powers (November 30, 1945) is an American novelist and playwright.
John Ross Browne
John Ross Browne, often called J. Ross Browne, date of birth sometimes given as 1917, was an Irish-born American traveler, artist and writer.
John Ross Browne, often called J. Ross Browne, date of birth sometimes given as 1917, was an Irish-born American traveler, artist and writer.
John S. Hall
John S. Hall (born John Charles Hall; September 2, 1960) is an American poet, author, singer and lawyer perhaps best known for his work with King Missile, an avant-garde band that he co-fo...
John S. Hall (born John Charles Hall; September 2, 1960) is an American poet, author, singer and lawyer perhaps best known for his work with King Missile, an avant-garde band that he co-fo...
John Swartzwelder
John Swartzwelder is an American comedy writer and novelist, best known for his work on the animated television series The Simpsons, as well as a number of novels.
John Swartzwelder is an American comedy writer and novelist, best known for his work on the animated television series The Simpsons, as well as a number of novels.
John Warner (writer)
John Warner is an American writer and editor.
John Warner is an American writer and editor.
John Zakour
John Zakour (born 1957) is an American science-fiction and humor writer.
John Zakour (born 1957) is an American science-fiction and humor writer.
Johnny Hardwick
Jonathon David Hardwick Jr. (born September 21, 1963) is a stand-up comedian and voice actor.
Jonathon David Hardwick Jr. (born September 21, 1963) is a stand-up comedian and voice actor.
Johnson J. Hooper
Johnson Jones Hooper (June 9, 1815– June 7, 1863) was an American humorist, born in Wilmington, North Carolina.
Johnson Jones Hooper (June 9, 1815– June 7, 1863) was an American humorist, born in Wilmington, North Carolina.
Jon Winokur
Jon Winokur (b. Aug. 5, 1947) is an American writer and editor.
Jon Winokur (b. Aug. 5, 1947) is an American writer and editor.
Jonathan Goldstein (author)
Jonathan Stuart Goldstein (born August 22, 1969) is an American-Canadian author, humourist and radio producer.
Jonathan Stuart Goldstein (born August 22, 1969) is an American-Canadian author, humourist and radio producer.
Josh Alan Friedman
Josh Alan Friedman (born February 22, 1956) is an American musician, writer, editor and journalist.
Josh Alan Friedman (born February 22, 1956) is an American musician, writer, editor and journalist.
Josh Billings
Josh Billings was the pen name of 19th century American humorist Henry Wheeler Shaw (21 April 181814 October 1885).
Josh Billings was the pen name of 19th century American humorist Henry Wheeler Shaw (21 April 181814 October 1885).
Jules Feiffer
Jules Ralph Feiffer is an American syndicated cartoonist, most notable for his long-run comic strip titled Feiffer.
Jules Ralph Feiffer is an American syndicated cartoonist, most notable for his long-run comic strip titled Feiffer.
Julian Leonard Street
Julian Leonard Street (1879–1947) was an American author, born in Chicago.
Julian Leonard Street (1879–1947) was an American author, born in Chicago.
Julie Klausner
Julie Klausner is a New York City-based author, podcaster, and comedy writer-performer, whose first book, I Don't Care About Your Band, was released in February 2010 by Gotham/Penguin Books.
Julie Klausner is a New York City-based author, podcaster, and comedy writer-performer, whose first book, I Don't Care About Your Band, was released in February 2010 by Gotham/Penguin Books.
Julie Tilsner
Julie Tilsner is an American author of humor books dealing with themes of women's experiences, children, and family.
Julie Tilsner is an American author of humor books dealing with themes of women's experiences, children, and family.
Justin Wilson (chef)
Justin E. Wilson (April 24, 1914 - September 5, 2001) was a southern American chef and humorist known for his brand of Cajun cuisine-inspired cooking and humor.
Justin E. Wilson (April 24, 1914 - September 5, 2001) was a southern American chef and humorist known for his brand of Cajun cuisine-inspired cooking and humor.
Kenny Kosek
Kenny Kosek, born in 1949 in The Bronx, New York, is an American fiddler who plays bluegrass, country, klezmer, folk music and roots music.
Kenny Kosek, born in 1949 in The Bronx, New York, is an American fiddler who plays bluegrass, country, klezmer, folk music and roots music.
Kevin Cotter (blogger)
Kevin Cotter is an American blogger and writer from Tucson, Arizona, best known for My Ex-Wife's Wedding Dress, a comedic and cathartic blog charting the many practical and not so practical ...
Kevin Cotter is an American blogger and writer from Tucson, Arizona, best known for My Ex-Wife's Wedding Dress, a comedic and cathartic blog charting the many practical and not so practical ...
Kevin Cowherd
Kevin Cowherd is an American author, humorist and sportswriter who "predicted" the Loma Prieta Earthquake.
Kevin Cowherd is an American author, humorist and sportswriter who "predicted" the Loma Prieta Earthquake.
Kevin Keck
Kevin Keck (born June 20, 1973) is an American essayist and poet.
Kevin Keck (born June 20, 1973) is an American essayist and poet.
Kin Hubbard
Frank McKinney Hubbard (born 1 September 1868 in Bellefontaine, Ohio - died: 26 December 1930 in Indianapolis, Indiana) was an American cartoonist, humorist, and journalist better known by his p...
Frank McKinney Hubbard (born 1 September 1868 in Bellefontaine, Ohio - died: 26 December 1930 in Indianapolis, Indiana) was an American cartoonist, humorist, and journalist better known by his p...
Kinky Friedman
Richard S. "Kinky" Friedman (born November 1, 1944) is an American Texas Country singer, songwriter, novelist, humorist, politician and former columnist for Texas Monthly who styles himself ...
Richard S. "Kinky" Friedman (born November 1, 1944) is an American Texas Country singer, songwriter, novelist, humorist, politician and former columnist for Texas Monthly who styles himself ...
Larry Wilde
Larry Wilde is a standup comedian, television and stage actor, motivational speaker, university instructor and publisher.
Larry Wilde is a standup comedian, television and stage actor, motivational speaker, university instructor and publisher.
Lauretta Hannon
Lauretta Hannon is a writer, humorist, and commentator on National Public Radio's All Things Considered.
Lauretta Hannon is a writer, humorist, and commentator on National Public Radio's All Things Considered.
Leo Rosten
Leo Calvin Rosten (April 11, 1908 - February 19, 1997) was born in Łódź, Russian Empire (now Poland) and died in New York City.
Leo Calvin Rosten (April 11, 1908 - February 19, 1997) was born in Łódź, Russian Empire (now Poland) and died in New York City.
Lewis Grizzard
Lewis McDonald Grizzard, Jr. was an American writer and humorist, known for his Southern demeanor and commentary on the American South.
Lewis McDonald Grizzard, Jr. was an American writer and humorist, known for his Southern demeanor and commentary on the American South.
Lord Buckley
Lord Richard Buckley (Richard Myrle Buckley; April 5, 1906 - November 12, 1960, New York City) was an American stage performer, recording artist, monologist, and hip poet/comic.
Lord Richard Buckley (Richard Myrle Buckley; April 5, 1906 - November 12, 1960, New York City) was an American stage performer, recording artist, monologist, and hip poet/comic.
Lore Sjöberg
Lore Christian Fitzgerald Sjöberg (born June 27, 1970 under the surname "Shoberg") is an internet humorist, co-founder of the Brunching Shuttlecocks humor website and author of The Book of Rat...
Lore Christian Fitzgerald Sjöberg (born June 27, 1970 under the surname "Shoberg") is an internet humorist, co-founder of the Brunching Shuttlecocks humor website and author of The Book of Rat...
Ludlow Porch
Ludlow Porch, born Bobby Crawford Hanson, was an American radio humorist popular in the southern United States.
Ludlow Porch, born Bobby Crawford Hanson, was an American radio humorist popular in the southern United States.
Mac Hyman
Mac Hyman (born Mackenzie Hooks Hyman; August 25, 1923 – July 17, 1963), was an American fiction writer whose best-selling comic novel No Time for Sergeants was adapted into a popular Broadw...
Mac Hyman (born Mackenzie Hooks Hyman; August 25, 1923 – July 17, 1963), was an American fiction writer whose best-selling comic novel No Time for Sergeants was adapted into a popular Broadw...
Madeleine Begun Kane
Humorist and political satirist Madeleine Begun Kane ("Mad Kane") won the 2008 Robert Benchley Society Humor Award (Bob Newhart was the finals judge) and is a National Society of Newspaper Colum...
Humorist and political satirist Madeleine Begun Kane ("Mad Kane") won the 2008 Robert Benchley Society Humor Award (Bob Newhart was the finals judge) and is a National Society of Newspaper Colum...
Maggie Van Ostrand
Maggie Van Ostrand (born Margaret Rinhard in Queens, New York City) is an American humorist best known for her newspaper column which appears in the United States, Mexico and Canada.
Maggie Van Ostrand (born Margaret Rinhard in Queens, New York City) is an American humorist best known for her newspaper column which appears in the United States, Mexico and Canada.
Marga Gomez
Marga Gomez (born June 19, 1960, in Manhattan, New York) is a Puerto Rican/Cuban-American comedian, playwright, and humorist.
Marga Gomez (born June 19, 1960, in Manhattan, New York) is a Puerto Rican/Cuban-American comedian, playwright, and humorist.
Margaret Smith (comedian)
Margaret Smith is a six-time Emmy Award winning standup comic, actor, writer and producer.
Margaret Smith is a six-time Emmy Award winning standup comic, actor, writer and producer.
Maria Schneider (cartoonist)
Maria Schneider (born August 18, 1968) is an American humorist, cartoonist and illustrator best known for her work with the satirical online newspaper The Onion and her comic strip Patheti...
Maria Schneider (born August 18, 1968) is an American humorist, cartoonist and illustrator best known for her work with the satirical online newspaper The Onion and her comic strip Patheti...
Marietta Holley
Marietta Holley (1836-1926), was an American humorist who used satire to comment on U.S. society and politics.
Marietta Holley (1836-1926), was an American humorist who used satire to comment on U.S. society and politics.
Mark Katz
Mark Katz (born December 28, 1963) is an American humorist, speechwriter, author, and humor consultant to politicians, executives and media personalities.
Mark Katz (born December 28, 1963) is an American humorist, speechwriter, author, and humor consultant to politicians, executives and media personalities.
Mark Twain
Samuel Langhorne Clemens (November 30, 1835 – April 21, 1910), better known by his pen name Mark Twain, was an American author and humorist.
Samuel Langhorne Clemens (November 30, 1835 – April 21, 1910), better known by his pen name Mark Twain, was an American author and humorist.
Marshall Dodge
Marshall Dodge (1935-1982) was a well-known Maine humorist.
Marshall Dodge (1935-1982) was a well-known Maine humorist.
Mary Hamman
Mary Hamman (2 August 1907 – 18 November 1984) was an American writer and editor.
Mary Hamman (2 August 1907 – 18 November 1984) was an American writer and editor.
Mary Petty
Mary Petty (April 29, 1899 - March 6, 1976) was an illustrator of books and magazines best remembered for a series of covers done for The New Yorker featuring her invented Peabody family.
Mary Petty (April 29, 1899 - March 6, 1976) was an illustrator of books and magazines best remembered for a series of covers done for The New Yorker featuring her invented Peabody family.
Max Brooks
Maximillian Michael "Max" Brooks (born May 22, 1972) is an American author and screenwriter, with a particular interest in zombies.
Maximillian Michael "Max" Brooks (born May 22, 1972) is an American author and screenwriter, with a particular interest in zombies.
Max Shulman
Max Shulman (March 14, 1919–August 28, 1988) was an American writer and humorist best known for his television and short story character Dobie Gillis, as well as for best-selling novels.
Max Shulman (March 14, 1919–August 28, 1988) was an American writer and humorist best known for his television and short story character Dobie Gillis, as well as for best-selling novels.
Merrill Markoe
Merrill Markoe (born August 13, 1948) is an author, an Emmy Award-winning television writer and a sometime standup comedienne.
Merrill Markoe (born August 13, 1948) is an author, an Emmy Award-winning television writer and a sometime standup comedienne.
Michael Gerber (parodist)
Michael Gerber (born June 14, 1969) is the author of the Barry Trotter series, million-selling parodies of the Harry Potter books.
Michael Gerber (born June 14, 1969) is the author of the Barry Trotter series, million-selling parodies of the Harry Potter books.
Michael J. Rosen
Michael J. Rosen is an American author of a variety of novels, ranging from children’s picture books to adult poetry, and editor of several anthologies varying almost as broadly in content.
Michael J. Rosen is an American author of a variety of novels, ranging from children’s picture books to adult poetry, and editor of several anthologies varying almost as broadly in content.
Michelle Ferguson-Cohen
Michelle Ferguson-Cohen is a children's book author, illustrator and publisher.
Michelle Ferguson-Cohen is a children's book author, illustrator and publisher.
Min Jung Kim
Min Jung Kim (b. April 24th, 1974 in Korea) is a resident of San Francisco and humorist, author, blogger and former columnist of Miscellaneous Mutterings for KoreAm Journal, blogger at BlogHer, ...
Min Jung Kim (b. April 24th, 1974 in Korea) is a resident of San Francisco and humorist, author, blogger and former columnist of Miscellaneous Mutterings for KoreAm Journal, blogger at BlogHer, ...
Miriam Linna
Miriam Linna (b. Sudbury, Ontario) has run the Brooklyn-based independent record label Norton Records since 1986 with her husband—the producer and singer-songwriter Billy Miller.
Miriam Linna (b. Sudbury, Ontario) has run the Brooklyn-based independent record label Norton Records since 1986 with her husband—the producer and singer-songwriter Billy Miller.
Mishna Wolff
Mishna Wolff is an American writer and humorist.
Mishna Wolff is an American writer and humorist.
Mitch Berman
Mitch Berman (born May 29, 1956) is an American fiction writer known for his imaginative range, exploration of characters beyond the margins of society, lush prose style and dark humor.
Mitch Berman (born May 29, 1956) is an American fiction writer known for his imaginative range, exploration of characters beyond the margins of society, lush prose style and dark humor.
Mortimer Thomson
Mortimer Q. Thomson (September 2, 1832June 25, 1875) was an American journalist and humorist who wrote under the pseudonym Q. K. Philander Doesticks.
Mortimer Q. Thomson (September 2, 1832June 25, 1875) was an American journalist and humorist who wrote under the pseudonym Q. K. Philander Doesticks.
Nathan Rabin
Nathan Rabin (born April 24, 1976) is an American film and music critic.
Nathan Rabin (born April 24, 1976) is an American film and music critic.
Neal Pollack
Neal Pollack (born March 1, 1970) is an American satirist, novelist, short story writer, and journalist.
Neal Pollack (born March 1, 1970) is an American satirist, novelist, short story writer, and journalist.
Neil Steinberg
Neil Steinberg is a news columnist for the Chicago Sun-Times.
Neil Steinberg is a news columnist for the Chicago Sun-Times.
O. O. McIntyre
Oscar Odd McIntyre was a famed New York newspaper columnist of the 1920s and 1930s who cleverly combined a small town point of view with urban sophistication.
Oscar Odd McIntyre was a famed New York newspaper columnist of the 1920s and 1930s who cleverly combined a small town point of view with urban sophistication.
Octavus Roy Cohen
Octavus Roy Cohen was an American author, born in South Carolina where he received his secondary education at the Porter Military Academy, now the exclusive Porter-Gaud School.
Octavus Roy Cohen was an American author, born in South Carolina where he received his secondary education at the Porter Military Academy, now the exclusive Porter-Gaud School.
Ogden Nash
Frederic Ogden Nash (August 19, 1902 – May 19, 1971) was an American poet well known for his light verse.
Frederic Ogden Nash (August 19, 1902 – May 19, 1971) was an American poet well known for his light verse.
Oliver Herford
Oliver Herford was an American writer, artist and illustrator who has been called "The American Oscar Wilde".
Oliver Herford was an American writer, artist and illustrator who has been called "The American Oscar Wilde".
Opie Read
Opie Percival Read (b. December 22, 1852, Nashville Tennessee; d. November 2, 1939, Chicago Illinois) was a prolific American journalist and humorist.
Opie Percival Read (b. December 22, 1852, Nashville Tennessee; d. November 2, 1939, Chicago Illinois) was a prolific American journalist and humorist.
Pat Buttram
Maxwell Emmett "Pat" Buttram (June 19, 1915 – January 8, 1994) was an American actor, known for playing the sidekick of Gene Autry and for playing the character of Mr. Haney in the TV series G...
Maxwell Emmett "Pat" Buttram (June 19, 1915 – January 8, 1994) was an American actor, known for playing the sidekick of Gene Autry and for playing the character of Mr. Haney in the TV series G...
Patricia Marx
Patricia Marx is an American humorist and writer.
Patricia Marx is an American humorist and writer.
Paul B. Lowney
Paul Benjamin Lowney (March 25, 1917 - May 12, 2007) was a Seattle-based author and humorist.
Paul Benjamin Lowney (March 25, 1917 - May 12, 2007) was a Seattle-based author and humorist.
Paul Dickson
Paul Dickson (born in Yonkers, New York) is a freelance writer of more than 50 non-fiction books, mostly on American English language and popular culture.
Paul Dickson (born in Yonkers, New York) is a freelance writer of more than 50 non-fiction books, mostly on American English language and popular culture.
Paul Rhymer
Paul Mills Rhymer was a United States scriptwriter and humorist best known as the creator of radio's long-run Vic and Sade series.
Paul Mills Rhymer was a United States scriptwriter and humorist best known as the creator of radio's long-run Vic and Sade series.
Peter De Vries
Peter De Vries (February 27, 1910 - September 28, 1993) was an American editor and novelist known for his satiric wit.
Peter De Vries (February 27, 1910 - September 28, 1993) was an American editor and novelist known for his satiric wit.
Peter Hyman
Peter Hyman is an American journalist, author and humorist.
Peter Hyman is an American journalist, author and humorist.
Ralph Schoenstein
Ralph Schoenstein (1933 - August 24, 2006) was an American writer and humorist.
Ralph Schoenstein (1933 - August 24, 2006) was an American writer and humorist.
Red Stangland
Eider "Red" Stangland (February 7, 1922 - August 8, 1995) was an American radio broadcaster and humorist.
Eider "Red" Stangland (February 7, 1922 - August 8, 1995) was an American radio broadcaster and humorist.
Richard A. Lupoff
Richard Allen Lupoff is an American science fiction and mystery author, who has also written humor, satire, non-fiction and reviews.
Richard Allen Lupoff is an American science fiction and mystery author, who has also written humor, satire, non-fiction and reviews.
Ring Lardner
Ringgold Wilmer Lardner (March 6, 1885 – September 25, 1933) was an American sports columnist and short story writer best known for his satirical takes on the sports world, marriage, and the theatre.
Ringgold Wilmer Lardner (March 6, 1885 – September 25, 1933) was an American sports columnist and short story writer best known for his satirical takes on the sports world, marriage, and the theatre.
Rob Bloom
Rob Bloom is an American comedy writer and screenwriter.
Rob Bloom is an American comedy writer and screenwriter.
Robert "Bob" Gage
Bob Gage (born May 17, 1966) is an American writer and humorist.
Bob Gage (born May 17, 1966) is an American writer and humorist.
Robert Benchley
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.
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.
Robert Henry Newell
Robert Henry Newell (December 13, 1836– July 1901) was a popular 19th century American humorist.
Robert Henry Newell (December 13, 1836– July 1901) was a popular 19th century American humorist.
Robert Jones Burdette
Robert Jones Burdette (July 30, 1844 – November 19, 1914) was an American humorist and clergyman who became noted through his paragraphs in the Burlington (Iowa) Hawkeye.
Robert Jones Burdette (July 30, 1844 – November 19, 1914) was an American humorist and clergyman who became noted through his paragraphs in the Burlington (Iowa) Hawkeye.
Robert Lanham
Robert Lanham (born 1971 in Richmond, Virginia) is the author of the satiric books The Hipster Handbook, Food Court Druids, Cherohonkees, and Other Creatures Unique to the Republic, and ...
Robert Lanham (born 1971 in Richmond, Virginia) is the author of the satiric books The Hipster Handbook, Food Court Druids, Cherohonkees, and Other Creatures Unique to the Republic, and ...
Robert Paul Smith
Robert Paul Smith (April 16, 1915 - January 30, 1977) was an American author, most famous for his classic evocation of childhood, Where Did You Go? Out.
Robert Paul Smith (April 16, 1915 - January 30, 1977) was an American author, most famous for his classic evocation of childhood, Where Did You Go? Out.
Robert Quillen
Verni Robert Quillen (March 25, 1887 - December 9, 1948) was an American journalist and humorist who for more than a quarter century was "one of the leading purveyors of village nostalgia" from...
Verni Robert Quillen (March 25, 1887 - December 9, 1948) was an American journalist and humorist who for more than a quarter century was "one of the leading purveyors of village nostalgia" from...
Roberta Beach Jacobson
Roberta Beach Jacobson (born July 21, 1952) is an American journalist, humorist, and early ezine editor.
Roberta Beach Jacobson (born July 21, 1952) is an American journalist, humorist, and early ezine editor.
Roger Price (comedy)
Roger Price (March 6, 1918–October 31, 1990) was an American humorist, author and publisher, who created Droodles in the 1950s, followed by his collaborations with Leonard Stern on the M...
Roger Price (March 6, 1918–October 31, 1990) was an American humorist, author and publisher, who created Droodles in the 1950s, followed by his collaborations with Leonard Stern on the M...
Roger Welsch
Roger Welsch (born November 6, 1936) is a senior correspondent on the CBS News Sunday Morning program, and was featured in a segment called "Postcards from Nebraska".
Roger Welsch (born November 6, 1936) is a senior correspondent on the CBS News Sunday Morning program, and was featured in a segment called "Postcards from Nebraska".
Ron Goulart
Ron Goulart (born January 13, 1933) is an American popular culture historian and mystery, fantasy and science fiction author.
Ron Goulart (born January 13, 1933) is an American popular culture historian and mystery, fantasy and science fiction author.
Roy McCardell
Roy Larcom McCardell (June 30, 1870 - after 1940) was an American journalist, scenarist, humorist and writer.
Roy Larcom McCardell (June 30, 1870 - after 1940) was an American journalist, scenarist, humorist and writer.
Rube Goldberg
Reuben Garrett Lucius Goldberg (July 4, 1883 – December 7, 1970) was an American cartoonist, sculptor, author, engineer and inventor.
Reuben Garrett Lucius Goldberg (July 4, 1883 – December 7, 1970) was an American cartoonist, sculptor, author, engineer and inventor.
Russell Baker
Russell Wayne Baker (born August 14, 1925) is an American Pulitzer Prize-winning writer known for his satirical commentary and self-critical prose, as well as for his autobiography, Growing Up.
Russell Wayne Baker (born August 14, 1925) is an American Pulitzer Prize-winning writer known for his satirical commentary and self-critical prose, as well as for his autobiography, Growing Up.
Ryan Zeinert
Ryan Zeinert (born ) is an American author, blogger, and raconteur.
Ryan Zeinert (born ) is an American author, blogger, and raconteur.
S. J. Perelman
Sidney Joseph Perelman, almost always known as S. J. Perelman (February 1, 1904 – October 17, 1979), was a Jewish-American humorist, author, and screenwriter.
Sidney Joseph Perelman, almost always known as S. J. Perelman (February 1, 1904 – October 17, 1979), was a Jewish-American humorist, author, and screenwriter.
Sam Levenson
Sam Levenson (December 28, 1911-August 27, 1980) was an American humorist, writer, teacher, television host and journalist.
Sam Levenson (December 28, 1911-August 27, 1980) was an American humorist, writer, teacher, television host and journalist.
Samuel W. Taylor
Samuel Woolley Taylor (February 5, 1907 – September 26, 1997) was an American novelist, scriptwriter and historian.
Samuel Woolley Taylor (February 5, 1907 – September 26, 1997) was an American novelist, scriptwriter and historian.
Scott Adams
Scott Raymond Adams (born June 8, 1957) is the American creator of the Dilbert comic strip and the author of several nonfiction works of satire, commentary, business, and general speculation.
Scott Raymond Adams (born June 8, 1957) is the American creator of the Dilbert comic strip and the author of several nonfiction works of satire, commentary, business, and general speculation.
Scott Fivelson
Scott Fivelson is a screenwriter, fiction writer, songwriter and ex convict from Los Angeles.
Scott Fivelson is a screenwriter, fiction writer, songwriter and ex convict from Los Angeles.
Seth Grahame-Smith
Seth Grahame-Smith (born Seth Jared Greenberg; January 4, 1976) is an American best-selling author, screenwriter, and producer of film and television.
Seth Grahame-Smith (born Seth Jared Greenberg; January 4, 1976) is an American best-selling author, screenwriter, and producer of film and television.
Stan Freberg
Stanley Victor "Stan" Freberg (born August 7, 1926) is an American author, recording artist, animation voice actor, comedian, radio personality, puppeteer, and advertising creative director whos...
Stanley Victor "Stan" Freberg (born August 7, 1926) is an American author, recording artist, animation voice actor, comedian, radio personality, puppeteer, and advertising creative director whos...
Stanley Bing
Stanley Bing is the pen name of Gil Schwartz (born May 20, 1951 in New York, NY), a business humorist and novelist.
Stanley Bing is the pen name of Gil Schwartz (born May 20, 1951 in New York, NY), a business humorist and novelist.
Stately Wayne Manor
Power Slam is an independent monthly non-kayfabe wrestling magazine published in the United Kingdom by SW Publishing, with co-publishers Findlay Martin and Colin Bowman.
Power Slam is an independent monthly non-kayfabe wrestling magazine published in the United Kingdom by SW Publishing, with co-publishers Findlay Martin and Colin Bowman.
Stephan Dweck
Stephan Dweck is an African-American humorist, radio show host and the author or co-author of several books.
Stephan Dweck is an African-American humorist, radio show host and the author or co-author of several books.
Stephen Lynch (musician)
Stephen Andrew Lynch (born July 28, 1971, Abington, Pennsylvania), is an American stand-up comedian, musician and Tony Award-nominated actor who is known for his songs mocking daily life and pop...
Stephen Andrew Lynch (born July 28, 1971, Abington, Pennsylvania), is an American stand-up comedian, musician and Tony Award-nominated actor who is known for his songs mocking daily life and pop...
Steve Altes
Steve Altes (born November 13, 1962) is an American rocket engineer and writer, best known for his humorous essays.
Steve Altes (born November 13, 1962) is an American rocket engineer and writer, best known for his humorous essays.
Steven Wright
Steven Alexander Wright (born December 6, 1955) is an American comedian, actor and writer.
Steven Alexander Wright (born December 6, 1955) is an American comedian, actor and writer.
Ted L. Nancy
Ted L. Nancy is the pseudonym used by the comedian Barry Marder, author of a number of prank letters which have been published in a series of bestselling books under the titles Letters from a ...
Ted L. Nancy is the pseudonym used by the comedian Barry Marder, author of a number of prank letters which have been published in a series of bestselling books under the titles Letters from a ...
Terry Bain
Terry Bain is an author from Spokane, Washington; as of 2006 he had two books on pets published from Random House.
Terry Bain is an author from Spokane, Washington; as of 2006 he had two books on pets published from Random House.
Thomas Bangs Thorpe
Thomas Bangs Thorpe (1815–1878) was an American antebellum humorist, painter, illustrator, and author best known for the short story "The Big Bear of Arkansas", which was first published in the ...
Thomas Bangs Thorpe (1815–1878) was an American antebellum humorist, painter, illustrator, and author best known for the short story "The Big Bear of Arkansas", which was first published in the ...
Tim Bete
Timothy P. Bete is an American author, copywriter and former newspaper columnist.
Timothy P. Bete is an American author, copywriter and former newspaper columnist.
Tim Sample
New England humorist Tim Sample (born ), famous both for his presentation and his Maine accent, has sold well over a million copies of his books, albums, and videos (including four albums and a ...
New England humorist Tim Sample (born ), famous both for his presentation and his Maine accent, has sold well over a million copies of his books, albums, and videos (including four albums and a ...
Tim Schoch
Tim Schoch (born November 22, 1949) is to date the author of 10 novels—three detective-mystery novels, four humorous mysteries for young adults, one romance based on the TV soap opera Another ...
Tim Schoch (born November 22, 1949) is to date the author of 10 novels—three detective-mystery novels, four humorous mysteries for young adults, one romance based on the TV soap opera Another ...
Tom Bodett
Thomas Edward "Tom" Bodett ( ; born February 23, 1955 in Sturgis, Michigan) is an American author, voice actor and radio host.
Thomas Edward "Tom" Bodett ( ; born February 23, 1955 in Sturgis, Michigan) is an American author, voice actor and radio host.
Veronica Geng
Veronica Geng (1941 – December 24, 1997) was an American editor and writer.
Veronica Geng (1941 – December 24, 1997) was an American editor and writer.
W. Bruce Cameron
William Bruce Cameron (born 1960 in Petoskey, Michigan) is an internationally known humor columnist.
William Bruce Cameron (born 1960 in Petoskey, Michigan) is an internationally known humor columnist.
Wendell E. Dunn, Jr.
Wendell E. Dunn, Jr. (born August 30, 1922, Baltimore, Maryland, died, Tucson, Arizona) was a chemical engineer, metallurgist, and inventor.
Wendell E. Dunn, Jr. (born August 30, 1922, Baltimore, Maryland, died, Tucson, Arizona) was a chemical engineer, metallurgist, and inventor.
Will Cuppy
William Jacob "Will" Cuppy (August 23, 1884 – September 19, 1949) was an American humorist and literary critic, known for his satirical books about nature and historical figures.
William Jacob "Will" Cuppy (August 23, 1884 – September 19, 1949) was an American humorist and literary critic, known for his satirical books about nature and historical figures.
Will Rogers
Will Rogers (November 4, 1879 – August 15, 1935) was an American cowboy, vaudeville performer, humorist, social commentator and motion picture actor.
Will Rogers (November 4, 1879 – August 15, 1935) was an American cowboy, vaudeville performer, humorist, social commentator and motion picture actor.
Willard R. Espy
Willard Richardson Espy (11 December 1910–20 February 1999) was a U.S. editor, philologist, writer, and poet.
Willard Richardson Espy (11 December 1910–20 February 1999) was a U.S. editor, philologist, writer, and poet.
William Calin
William Compaine Calin is a senior scholar of Medieval French Literature and French Poetry at the University of Florida.
William Compaine Calin is a senior scholar of Medieval French Literature and French Poetry at the University of Florida.
William F. Kirk
William F. Kirk is especially remembered for his Scandinavian dialect poetry, written for a daily column and later published in book form.
William F. Kirk is especially remembered for his Scandinavian dialect poetry, written for a daily column and later published in book form.
William Tenn
William Tenn was the pseudonym of Philip Klass (May 9, 1920 – February 7, 2010), a British-born American science fiction author, notable for many stories with satirical elements.
William Tenn was the pseudonym of Philip Klass (May 9, 1920 – February 7, 2010), a British-born American science fiction author, notable for many stories with satirical elements.
Ze Frank
Ze Frank (; born Hosea Jan Frank on March 31, 1972) is an American online performance artist, composer, humorist and public speaker based in Los Angeles, California.
Ze Frank (; born Hosea Jan Frank on March 31, 1972) is an American online performance artist, composer, humorist and public speaker based in Los Angeles, California.
Ziggy Steinberg
Ziggy Steinberg was in college when he wrote stand-up comedy material for David Steinberg (no relation), George Carlin and Debbie Reynolds.
Ziggy Steinberg was in college when he wrote stand-up comedy material for David Steinberg (no relation), George Carlin and Debbie Reynolds.