Irvin S. Cobb

Irvin S. Cobb

Deceased · Born: Jun 23, 1876 · Died: Mar 10, 1944

Personal Details

BornJun 23, 1876
Relatives
  • Buff Cobb (Grandchild)

Biography

Irvin Shrewsbury Cobb (June 23, 1876 – March 11, 1944) was an American author, humorist, editor and columnist from Paducah, Kentucky who relocated to New York in 1904, living there for the remainder of his life. He wrote for the New York World, Joseph Pulitzer's newspaper, as the highest paid staff reporter in the United States.

Career

1938
Hawaii Calls
Hawaii Calls as Captain O'Hare
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1935
Steamboat Round the Bend
Steamboat Round the Bend as Captain Eli
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1953
The Sun Shines Bright
The Sun Shines Bright as Story
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1939
Our Leading Citizen
Our Leading Citizen as Story
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1934
Judge Priest
Judge Priest as Writer
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