An American writer, born in Columbus, Ohio. He joined Ohio State University. He worked at the United States Department of State in Washington, D.C., and then at the embassy in Paris. After returning to the United States, he began his work with The New Yorker, where his talents in writing and drawing flourished. He contributed effectively to creating the style of that magazine. He also created his own style in his stories, articles, and drawings, and his play The Male Animal gained wide fame. His credits include The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (2013).