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Robert Benchley was an American humorist, actor, and writer. He was best known for his contributions to The New Yorker magazine and his work in film and television. He was born in Worcester, Massachusetts, and attended Harvard University. After college, he worked as a reporter for the Worcester Telegram and then as a drama critic for the New York Tribune. Benchley began writing for The New Yorker in 1925 and quickly became one of the magazine's most popular contributors. He wrote humorous essays, short stories, and plays, and was also a regular contributor to the magazine's "Talk of the Town" section. He also wrote several books, including My Ten Years in a Quandary and How to Sleep. Benchley also appeared in several films, including The Little Giant (1933), The Cat and the Canary (1939), and The Ghost Breakers (1940). He also appeared in several television shows, including The Jack Benny Program and The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show. Benchley died in 1945 at the age of 55. He was posthumously inducted into the American Theater Hall of Fame in 1981.
| Popular As | Robert Charles Benchley |
| Occupation | actor,writer,soundtrack |
| Age | 56 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
| Born | 15 September 1889 |
| Birthday | 15 September |
| Birthplace | Worcester, Massachusetts, USA |
| Date of death | 21 November, 1945 |
| Died Place | New York City, New York, USA |
| Nationality | United States |
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Robert Benchley Height, Weight & Measurements
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| Height | Not Available |
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Who Is Robert Benchley's Wife?
His wife is Gertrude Darling (6 June 1914 - 21 November 1945) ( his death)
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| Parents | Not Available |
| Wife | Gertrude Darling (6 June 1914 - 21 November 1945) ( his death) |
| Sibling | Not Available |
| Children | Not Available |
Robert Benchley Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Robert Benchley worth at the age of 56 years old? Robert Benchley’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from United States. We have estimated Robert Benchley's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.
| The American Venus (1926) | $2,000 |
| A Social Celebrity (1926) | $2,000 |
| You'd Be Surprised (1926) | $500 /week |
| The Treasurer's Report (1928) | $2,000 |
| The Sex Life of the Polyp (1928) | $5,500 |
| The Spellbinder (1928) | $5,500 |
| Furnace Trouble (1929) | $5,500 |
| Lesson No. 1 (1929) | $5,500 |
| Stewed, Fried and Boiled (1929) | $5,500 |
| Duffy's Tavern (1945) | $1,750 /week |
| Week-End at the Waldorf (1945) | $1,750 /week |
| Snafu (1945) | $1,750 /week |
| The Stork Club (1945) | $1,750 /week |
| The Bride Wore Boots (1946) | $1,750 /week |
| Janie Gets Married (1946) | $1,750 /week |
Robert Benchley Social Network
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