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County: Bronx

Donald J Sobol

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(1924-2012) Writer. Donald J. Sobol was born in the Bronx, New York, and died in South Miami, Florida. He was the creator of Encyclopedia Brown.

Jerry Ross

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(1926-1955) Lyricist, composer. Jerry Ross was born in the Bronx, New York, and died in New York. He collaborated with Richard Adler on several musicals. He wrote either alone or in collaboration, more than 250 songs.

Al Gordon

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(1923-2012) Writer. Al Gordon was born in Akron, Ohio, and died in Los Angeles, California. He was an Emmy Award-winning comedy writer. Mr. Gordon wrote for the Eddie Cantor radio show, “The Jack Benny Program,” “The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour,” “The Flip Wilson Show,” and “The Carol Burnett Show.” He also wrote for the sitcoms, … Continued

Norman Fruman

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(1923-2012) Biographer. Norman Fruman was born in the Bronx, New York, and died in Laguna Beach, California. He attended Townsend Harris Hall and City College of New York in New York City, and earned his bachelor’s degree at City College, a master’s in English at Columbia Teachers College, and a Ph.D. in English from New … Continued

Simms Taback

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(1932-2011) Author. Simms Taback was born in East Bronx and died in Ventura, California. He was an author of children’s books.

Howard Halpern

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(1929-2011) Author. Howard Halpern was born in the Bronx, New York, and died in Manhattan, New York. He was a therapist and self-help author.

Joel Colton

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(1918-2011) Historian. Joel Colton was born in the Bronx, New York, and died in Durham, North Carolina.

Ira Cohen

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(1935-2011) Poet. Ira Cohen was born in the Bronx, New York, and died in Manhattan, New York.