John O'Hara, American author, playwright, and screenwriter (died 1970)

John O'Hara

American novelist and short story writer (1905–1970)

John Henry O'Hara was an American writer. He was one of America's most prolific writers of short stories, credited with helping to invent The New Yorker magazine short story style. He became a best-selling novelist before the age of 30 with Appointment in Samarra and BUtterfield…