Morrie Ryskind

Morrie Ryskind
Morrie Ryskind
	Bottom, left to right: George S. Kaufman, Morrie Ryskind, (top) Ira Gershwin, George Gershwin
Born	Morris Ryskind; October 20, 1895; Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Died	August 24, 1985 (aged 89); Washington, D.C., U.S.
Occupation	Dramatist, screenwriter, lyricist, newspaper columnist
Education	Columbia University
Years active	1929-1972
Spouse	Mary House (1929–1985)
Children	2

Morris "Morrie" 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.

^ Schmalz, Jeffrey (25 August 1985). "Morrie Ryskind Dies at 89; Wrote Plays and Screen Comedies". The New York Times.

[1] Schmalz, Jeffrey (25 August 1985). "Morrie Ryskind Dies at 89; Wrote Plays and Screen Comedies". The New York Times.

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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.
Died	August 24, 1985(1985-08-24) (aged 89) Washington, D.C., U.S.
Occupation	Dramatist, screenwriter, lyricist, newspaper columnist
Education	Columbia University
Years active	1929-1972
Spouse	Mary House (1929–1985)
Children	2^[1]