Edna Ferber, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Edna Ferber

American novelist, short story writer and playwright

Date of Birth: 15-Aug-1885

Place of Birth: Appleton, Wisconsin, United States

Date of Death: 16-Apr-1968

Profession: screenwriter, writer, playwright, journalist, novelist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Leo

Edna Ferber (August 15, 1885 – April 16, 1968) was an American novelist, short story writer and playwright.
Her novels included the Pulitzer Prize-winning So Big (1924), Show Boat (1926; made into the celebrated 1927 musical), Cimarron (1930; made into the 1931 film which won the Academy Award for Best Picture), Giant (1952; made into the 1956 Hollywood movie) and Ice Palace (1958), filmed in 1960.