George Jean Nathan was an American writer, editor, and drama critic born on February 14, 1882 in Fort Wayne, IN. He was best known for his work on the magazine The Smart Set, which he helped bring to prominence, as well as his editorship of The American Mercury.
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Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $18 million (2024)
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About
An American Writer, Editor, and drama critic, he helped bring the magazine, The Smart Set, to prominence. He also edited The American Mercury.
Before Fame
He graduated from Cornell University and worked as an Editor for the Cornell Daily Sun. Upon his graduation, he became a New York-based theater critic.
Trivia
The George Jean Nathan Award is named after him.
Family Life
He was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana. A well-known ladies' man, he finally married Julie Haydon, an Actress many years his junior, in 1955.
Associated With
Actress Marilyn Monroe starred in the film, All About Eve, which featured a womanizing character based on George Jean Nathan.