59 American Humorist

One of the most famous humorists in the united states is jean shepherd who narrated and co wrote the movie a christmas story which is based on his autobiographical short stories.

American humorist. It is possible to play both roles in the course of a career. Samuel langhorne clemens november 30 1835 april 21 1910 known by his pen name mark twain was an american writer humorist entrepreneur publisher and lecturer. Unlike comedy writers though who go for all out laughs humorist writers are more subtle and cerebral. But don t take that to mean they re any less funny. 15 funny quips from great american humorists. Another famous american humorist of the 19th century was ambrose bierce whose most famous work is the cynical devil s dictionary. The art of social satire is a tough one but a great humorist s keen observations.

A humorist american english or humourist british english is an intellectual who uses humor in writing or public speaking. Known as oklahoma s favorite son rogers was born to a cherokee family in indian territory now part of oklahoma. Near present day claremore oklahoma died august 15 1935 near point barrow alaska american entertainer radio personality film actor and writer who was famous for his pithy and homespun humour and social commentary. Humorists are distinct from comedians who are show business entertainers whose business is to make an audience laugh though it is possible for some persons to occupy both roles in the course of their careers. Hulton archive getty images. There are related clues shown below. A humorist american and british english or humourist alternative british recommended spelling is an intellectual who uses humour in writing or public speaking but is not an artist who seeks only to elicit laughs.

He was lauded as the greatest humorist this country has produced and william faulkner called him the father of american literature. American humorist is a crossword puzzle clue that we have spotted 17 times. Humorists are distinct from comedians who are show business entertainers whose business is to make an audience laugh. William penn adair rogers november 4 1879 august 15 1935 was an american stage and film actor vaudeville performer cowboy humorist newspaper columnist and social commentator from oklahoma he was a cherokee citizen born in the cherokee nation indian territory. American humorists intellectuals who uses humor in writing or public speaking.