About
An American fiction writer and journalist, he is famous for his 1949 novel Father of the Bride. He also wrote the popular Dere Mable series.
Before Fame
Early in his career, he worked as a war correspondent and travel writer for the Buffalo Express.
Trivia
He published short stories while working as the vice president of a New York City bank.
Family Life
He was born in Buffalo, New York, and he died in New York City.
Associated With
His novel Father of the Bride was made into a film starring Elizabeth Taylor and Spencer Tracy.
