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Dorothy Parker was an American short story writer, poet, critic and satirist. She was also a defender of human rights and a fierce supporter of Martin Luther King Jr.
Born on the 22nd August 1893 in New Jersey, US, she is well known for her witty writing style, her wisecracks and her eye for urban foibles.
She pursued a career in screenwriting for Hollywood movies, earning herself two Academy Award nominations. She was later added to the so-called Hollywood Blacklist due to her political opinions and her support for Martin Luther King Jr (and likely because the male-dominated Hollywood industry hated having a female screenwriter who was better than themselves).
She published many successful poetry books, novellas and short story collections during her lifetime.
She died on the 7th June 1967 of a heart attack, bequeathing her estate in her will to Martin Luther King Jr. Her estate was then passed onto the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) when Martin Luther King Jr was assassinated.
Her ashes remained unclaimed for about 17 years, spending some time in her attorney's filing cabinet, until they were claimed by the NAACP in 1988, who buried her remains in a memorial garden designed specifically for her at their Baltimore headquarters.
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What is Dorothy Parker's birthday?
Dorothy Parker was born on August 22, 1893.
When was Dorothy Parker born?
Dorothy Parker was born on August 22, 1893.
When did Dorothy Parker die?
Dorothy Parker died on June 7, 1967 at the age of 73.
How old was Dorothy Parker at death?
Dorothy Parker died on June 7, 1967 at the age of 73.
What did Dorothy Parker do?
she was my grandma
How old is Dorothy Parker?
Dorothy Parker was born on August 22, 1893 and died on June 7, 1967. Dorothy Parker would have been 73 years old at the time of death or 121 years old today.
Who was Enrico Caruso's wife?
Dorothy Parker
When was The Choice written by Dorothy Parker written in?
"The Choice" by Dorothy Parker was written in 1924. It is a short story about a woman who struggles with the decision of whether or not to have an abortion.
What kind of typewriter did Dorothy Parker use?
Dorothy Parker used a Corona typewriter. She was known to be very attached to her typewriter and even took it with her everywhere she went.
What has the author Dorothy Farrington Parker written?
Dorothy Farrington Parker has written: 'Franklin James Farrington, Jr., his ancestors and descendants' 'The Farringtons, colonists and patriots'
What year was a telephone call by Dorothy Parker published?
1930
What film with Dorothy Parker won the Oscar for Best Story?
A Star is Born
