Background
Gottfried, Theodore Mark was born on October 19, 1928 in New York City. Son of Harry Mark and Jennie (Bach) Gottfried.
Gottfried, Theodore Mark was born on October 19, 1928 in New York City. Son of Harry Mark and Jennie (Bach) Gottfried.
Messenger to publicist, Warner Brothers, New York City, 1947-1951; film reviewer, Boxoffice Magazine, New York City, 1951-1953; advertising coordinator, Premier Peat Moss, New York City, 1953-1955; taxi driver, New York City, 1955-1957; from editor to editor-in-chief, Stearn Publs., New York City, 1957-1964; freelance novelist,, New York City, 1964-1976; editor, public, Drake Publs., New York City, 1976-1978; freelance writer,, New York City, since 1978.
Steering committee National Writers Union, New York City, 1984-1986. Trustee Hollis Unitarian Church, Queens, 1962-1963. Member Stuyvesant Town Chess Club, Stuyvesant Town Tenants Association.
Married Leanore Shirley Traugot, June 25, 1950 (divorced 1971). Children: Julie Coakley, Daniel, Katherine Gutierrez, Toby Brink, Valerie. Married Harriet Helen Weimar, September 25, 1976.
Stepchildren: Melanie Kornmann, Lisa Klein.
