Background
Schaeffer, Neil Jerome was born on November 30, 1940 in Brooklyn. Son of David and Ann (Berkowitz) Schaeffer.
Schaeffer, Neil Jerome was born on November 30, 1940 in Brooklyn. Son of David and Ann (Berkowitz) Schaeffer.
Bachelor, Columbia University, 1962. Master of Arts, Columbia University, 1964. Doctor of Philosophy, Columbia University, 1971.
Assistant Professor of English, Brooklyn College, 1971-1975; associate professor, Brooklyn College, 1976-1981; chairman, English Department, Brooklyn College, 1982-1985; professor of humor, Brooklyn College, 1989-1991; professor of English, Brooklyn College, since 1982.
Married Susan Fromberg, October 11, 1970. Children: Benjamin, May.