Damon Runyon Rank
About Damon Runyon
Damon Runyon was an early twentieth-century newspaperman, political reporter, author, screenwriter, and dramatist. Runyon was a prolific writer throughout his stay in Colorado, and is most recognized for his work after leaving Colorado, notably "The Idyll of Miss Sarah Brown”, which influenced the 1930’s musical, “Guys and Dolls”
Runyon rose through the ranks of the newspaper industry, starting as a printer's devil and gofer at the bottom. He'd worked for the Pueblo Evening News since he was fifteen years old. Two years later, the Pueblo Evening Post published his debut by-line.
Literary works
Runyon and a party of Minnesota volunteers left for the Philippines in 1898. While serving in the military, he contributed to Soldier's Letter and The Manila Freedom. Runyon returned to Colorado after the war by jumping trains. After returning home, Runyon worked for a few newspapers in Pueblo before landing employment with the In-It Daily in Glenwood Springs and Basalt Junction. He started working for the Colorado Springs Gazette in 1901.
Politics
As his career progressed, he began to establish himself as a political reporter. He spoke with Vice President Charles W. Fairbanks in Trinidad and presidential contender William Howard Taft in Denver in August 1907.
Trivia
His addiction to alcohol put a huge strain on his job and harmed his career in Colorado.
Runyon also wrote scripts, with sixteen of them being converted into big Hollywood films by the end of his life.
Damon Runyon Rank
F.A.Q. about Damon Runyon
When is his birthday?
Damon Runyon's birthday is on October 4, 1880.
In how many days is his birthday?
Damon's birthday is in 164 days
How old was Damon when he died?
He was 66 years old.
When did he die?
He died in December 10, 1946.
How old would he be today?
Damon Runyon would be 143 years old if he was alive today.
Where was Damon from?
He was born in Manhattan, Kansas, U.S..