Background
Crouse, Russel was born on February 20, 1893 in Findlay, Ohio, United States. Son of Hiram Powers and Sarah (Schumacher) Crouse.
playwright screenwriter writer
Crouse, Russel was born on February 20, 1893 in Findlay, Ohio, United States. Son of Hiram Powers and Sarah (Schumacher) Crouse.
Educational public schools.
He began his Broadway career in 1928 as an actor in the play Gentlemen of the Press, in which he played Bellflower. By 1931, however, he had turned his attention to writing, penning the book for the musical The Gang"s All Here, collaborating with Frank McCoy, Morrie Ryskind and Oscar Hammerstein World War II They then went on to adapt Clarence Day"s Life with Father, which became one of the longest running Broadway plays. Lindsay and Crouse later became Broadway producers, often acting in that capacity for their own work.
They also owned and operated the Hudson Theatre on 44th Street in New York City.
They also collaborated on Call Maine Madam, Happy Hunting, Mr. President, and The Great Sebastians (1955).
Crouse joined The Lambs social club in 1941 and remained a member until his death.
Russel Crouse has been listed as a notable writer by Marquis Who's Who.
Served with United States Navy, World War I. Member Writers’ War Board, 1942-1946. Member board American Theatre Wing, United Service Organizations camp shows.
President. Clubs: Players, Dutch Treat.
Married Alison Smith, March 17, 1923 (deceased. Married second, Anna Erskine, June 28, 1945. Children: Timothy, Lindsay Annual.
