S. J. Perelman

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S.J. Perelman
Born	Sidney Joseph Perelman (1904-02-01)February 1, 1904 New York City, U.S.
Died	October 17, 1979(1979-10-17) (aged 75) New York City, U.S.
Occupation	Author, screenwriter
Alma mater	Brown University
Spouse	Laura West ​ ​ (m. 1929; died 1970)​
Children	2

Sidney Joseph Perelman (February 1, 1904 – October 17, 1979) was an American humorist and screenwriter. He is best known for his humorous short pieces written over many years for The New Yorker. He also wrote for several other magazines, including Judge, as well as books, scripts, and screenplays. Perelman received an Academy Award for screenwriting in 1956.