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James Grover Thurber (December 8, 1894 – November 2, 1961) was an American cartoonist, author, journalist, playwright, and celebrated wit. Thurber was best known for his cartoons and short stories, published mainly in The New Yorker magazine and collected in his numerous books. One of the most popular humorists of his time, Thurber celebrated the comic frustrations and eccentricities of ordinary people. In collaboration with his college friend, Elliott Nugent, he wrote the Broadway comedy, The Male Animal, later adapted into a film, which starred Henry Fonda and Olivia de Havilland.

Personal facts

Birth date	December 08, 1894
Birth name	James Grover Thurber
Birth place	Columbus Ohio
Date of death	November 02, 1961
Place of death	New York City
Resting place	Green Lawn Cemetery Columbus Ohio

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