Lewis Grizzard

writer
journalist
🇺🇸United States

Lewis McDonald Grizzard Jr. was an American writer and humorist, known for his Southern demeanor and commentary on the American South. Although he spent his early career as a newspaper sports writer and editor, becoming the sports editor of the Atlanta Journal at age 23, he is much better known for his humorous newspaper columns in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

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Lifespan
1946 – 1994
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Career Journey

Background

Born in
Fort Benning
Educated at
University of Georgia

Timeline

  • 1946

    Born

    Birth
  • 1994

    Died

    Death

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