Robert Benchley
(1889-1945)

American writer and actor (1889-1945) – Robert Benchley was born in Worcester (County seat city in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States) on September 15th, 1889 and died in New York City (Most populous city in the United States) on November 21st, 1945 at the age of 56. Today Robert Benchley would be 134 years old.

Age

how old was Robert Benchley when he died?

Robert Benchley died in 1945 at the age of 56.

Biographical data

Birthday	September 15th, 1889 (Sunday)
Place of Birth	Worcester County seat city in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States
Death Date	November 21st, 1945 (Wednesday)
Death place	New York City Most populous city in the United States
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Virgo (The Maiden) ♍
Chinese Zodiac	Ox 牛

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Robert Benchley

Birthday

When was Robert Benchley born?

Robert Benchley was born on September 15th, 1889.

Death

When did Robert Benchley die?

Robert Benchley died on November 21st, 1945 at the age of 56 in New York City (Most populous city in the United States). Today Robert Benchley would be 134 years old.