Yes, he (William Shawn, August 31, 1907 - December 8, 1992) is the father of amusing American character actor and genius playwright WALLACE SHAWN. You know him, the co-creator and star of MY DINNER WITH ANDRE? The man who was shoveling rice into his mouth while Andre went on and on about the gluttony of civilization? (I haven't seen the movie in years.) But Wally's father's life defines THE NEW YORKER MAGAZINE in the 20th Century. Like Edgar Allan Poe, William was a magazinist and edited The New Yorker Magazine from 1952 until 1987. Just imagine the scope of his influence! Reportedly, J.D. Salinger adored him and he did dedicate his book "Franny and Zooey" to Shawn. If Willy was anything like Wally, he must've been a hellofaguy. Happy 100th Birthday to Willy!William Shawn - wiki
Wallace Shawn - wiki
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