Background
Gelman, David Graham was born on November 1, 1926 in Brooklyn. Son of George and Rose (Shulman) Gelman.
Gelman, David Graham was born on November 1, 1926 in Brooklyn. Son of George and Rose (Shulman) Gelman.
Student, Brooklyn College, 1947-1955.
Reporter, writer, New York Post, 1943-1962; evaluation officer, director special projects, Peace Corps, Washington, 1962-1966; associate editor national affairs and special projects, Newsweek, New York City, 1966-1968; vice president for education, United States Research and Development, New York City, 1968-1969; editor editorial pages, national editor, chief correspondent, Newsday, Garden City, New York, 1969-1975; general editor, Newsweek, New York City, 1975-1978; senior writer, Newsweek, since 1978.
Served with United States Naval Reserve, 1944-1946. Member Dramatists Guild.
Married Elaine Edith Rodkinson, April 6, 1952. Children: Eric Adam, Andrew Seth, Amy Miriam.