Richard Connell

Richard Connell
Richard Connell
	Connell c. 1923
Born	Richard Edward Connell Jr.; October 17, 1893; Poughkeepsie, New York, U.S.
Died	November 22, 1949 (aged 56); Beverly Hills, California, U.S.
Education	Georgetown University; Harvard University (AB);
Occupations	Author; screenwriter; journalist;
Notable work	"The Most Dangerous Game" (1924)
Spouse	Louise Herrick Fox (m. 1919)
Father	Richard E. Connell
Awards	O. Henry Award (1923, 1924, 1928)

Richard Edward Connell Jr. (October 17, 1893 – November 22, 1949) was an American author, screenwriter, and journalist. One of the most popular short story writers of his time, he is best known for his 1924 story "The Most Dangerous Game". His stories were published in The Saturday Evening Post, The Century Magazine, and Collier's. He had equal success as a journalist and screenwriter and was nominated for an Academy Award in 1942 for Best Story for the 1941 film Meet John Doe, directed by Frank Capra and based on his 1922 short story "A Reputation".