Background
Funke, Lewis Bernard was born on January 25, 1912 in Bronx, New York, United States. Son of Joseph and Rose (Keimowitz) Funke.
Funke, Lewis Bernard was born on January 25, 1912 in Bronx, New York, United States. Son of Joseph and Rose (Keimowitz) Funke.
Bachelor of Arts, New York University, 1932.
Free-lance writer, sports department, New York Times, 1928-1932; staff sports writer, New York Times, 1932-1944; general news staff, movie department, New York Times, 1944; drama editor, assistant drama critic, New York Times, 1944-1973; assistant cultural news editor, New York Times, 1970-1973; former adjunct lecturer, Queens College, New York City distinguished visiting professor, School Theater, Florida State University, Tallahassee, 1973-1980. Public relations consultant Eugene O'Neill Memorial Theater Center, 1973-1986.
Married Blanche Bier, July 5, 1938. Children: Phyllis Ellen, Michael Jeffrey.