CERF, BENNETT ALFRED — (1898–1971), U.S. publisher, editor, and humorous writer. Cerf began his career as a writer for the financial section of the New York Tribune. His first wife was the actress Sylvia Sydney. In 1923 he became vice president of the publishing house… … Encyclopedia of Judaism
Cerf,Bennett Alfred — Cerf (sûrf), Bennett Alfred. 1898 1971. American editor and publisher. Known for his love of puns, he was also a panelist on the television show What s My Line? (1952 1968). * * * … Universalium
Cerf, Bennett (Alfred) — born May 25, 1898, New York, N.Y., U.S. died Aug. 27, 1971, Mount Kisco, N.Y. U.S. publisher and editor. With Donald S. Klopfer, in 1925 Cerf acquired the Modern Library imprint, which subsequently became a highly profitable series of reprints of … Universalium
Cerf, Bennett Alfred — (1898–1971) US publisher. Cerf became the founder and president of the publishing firm Random House, and remained as president when it was acquired by the Radio Corporation of America in 1967. A genial and witty man, he was one of the… … Who’s Who in Jewish History after the period of the Old Testament
Bennett — Bennett, Arnold * * * (as used in expressions) Bennett, (Enoch) Arnold Bennett, Alan Bennett, Michael Michael Bennett Difiglia Bennett, Tony Bennett Lester Carter Cerf, Bennett (Alfred) … Enciclopedia Universal
Alfred — /al fred, frid/, n. a male given name: from the Old English words meaning elf and counsel. * * * I known as Alfred the Great born 849 died 899 King of Wessex (871–99) in southwestern England. He joined his brother Ethelred I in confronting a… … Universalium
Bennett — /ben it/, n. 1. (Enoch) Arnold, 1867 1931, English novelist. 2. Floyd, 1890 1928, U.S. aviator. 3. James Gordon, 1795 1872, U.S. journalist. 4. Richard Bedford, 1870 1947, Canadian statesman: prime minister 1930 35. 5. Robert Russell, 1894 1981,… … Universalium
Alfred — (as used in expressions) Adler, Alfred Ayer, Sir A(lfred) J(ules) Binet, Alfred Birney, (Alfred) Earle Blalock, Alfred Brauchitsch, (Heinrich Alfred) Walther von Alfred Bryant Renton Leonard Alfred Schneider Alfred Gerald Caplin Cerf, Bennett… … Enciclopedia Universal
Bennett Cerf — Bennett Alfred Cerf (May 25, 1898 August 27, 1971) was a publisher and co founder of Random House, also known for his own compilations of jokes and puns, for regular personal appearances lecturing across the United States, and for his television… … Wikipedia
Cerf — /serrf/, n. Bennett (Alfred), 1898 1971, U.S. book publisher, editor, and writer. * * * … Universalium
