Bennett Cerf Writer

Bennett Alfred Cerf (May 25, 1898 – August 27, 1971) was an American publisher, one of the founders of American publishing firm Random House. Cerf was also known for his own compilations of jokes and puns, for regular personal appearances lecturing across the United States, and for his television appearances in the panel game show What's My Line?

Personal facts

Bennett Cerf
Birth dateMay 25, 1898
Birth nameBennett Alfred Cerf
Birth place
Manhattan
Date of deathAugust 27, 1971
Place of death
Mount Kisco New York
Education
Columbia University
Spouse
Children
Christopher Cerf

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