James Thurber

1894–1961 (age 67)

Cartoonist and writer

Biography

James Thurber (1894-1961) delighted readers with his cartoons and essays in The New Yorker, blending whimsy with astute observation to capture the absurdities of everyday life.

His stories, such as “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty,” along with collaborations in theater and film, left an indelible mark on American humor and inspired countless writers to celebrate the human imagination.

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