Screenwriter
Educated at Lane Tech. in Chicago.
(March 1961 - April 1961) President of the Writers Guild of America, West (WGAw)
He adopted his stepdaughter, actress/theater producer Patricia Englund.
Adopted his stepson George Englund.
Started as a gag writer for "The Phil Baker Hour" on radio in the 1930s. Under contract to Paramount from 1937. Was best-known for his screenplay (with Everett Freeman ) of The Secret Life of Walter Mitty . Later did much television work, including work as lead writer for Dr. Joyce Brothers.
Ex-father-in-law of Cloris Leachman.
Second husband of Mabel Albertson.
Brother-in-law of Jack Albertson.
Began by contributing to humour magazines in the late 1920s.
Wrote comedy material for such stars as W.C. Fields , Danny Kaye , Jack Benny and Bob Hope.
