Clarence Day

Biography

Clarence Day shared the warm, humorous story of his family in Life with Father, creating a portrait of domestic life that became a beloved stage and film production while also showcasing his gifts as a writer and illustrator. He balanced an urbane sensibility with affection for the people who shaped his upbringing in New York.

Day wrote essays, short stories, and letters that combined gentle satire with keen observation, and his literary voice comforted readers during turbulent times before he was laid to rest in Woodlawn Cemetery.