Richard Atwater

About

Co-author along with his wife Florence for the popular children's classic Mr. Popper's Penguins. He had another children's tale published as well called Doris and the Trolls.

Before Fame

He wrote for several print publications across various mediums including the magazine The Chicagoan and newspapers such as Chicago Daily News and The Chicago Tribune.

Trivia

He had a book of poems published called Rickety Rhymes of Riq.

Family Life

He was married to Florence Atwater from 1921 until 1948 when he passed away.

Associated With

Mr. Poppers Penguins was adapted into a film starring Jim Carrey.