Bennett Cerf

Bennett Cerf

writer

Bennett Cerf was born on May 25, 1898 in USA. Bennett Cerf's big-screen debut came with in .

Best known as publisher and founder of Random House. Published many giants of 20th century American literature, including William Faulkner, James Michener, and Ayn Rand. Published James Joyce's Ulysses in the US after winning landmark Supreme Court obscenity case. Edited compilations of humor and joke books. Appeared regularly on "What's My Line?" and other TV shows.

  • Birthday

    May 25, 1898
  • Place of Birth

    Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA

Awards

1 wins & 0 nominations

Walk of Fame
1960
Television
Winner - Star on the Walk of Fame