What is Patrick Dennis's full name?
Edward Everett Tanner III
Patrick Dennis nickname(s):
Virginia Rowans
Patrick Dennis date of birth:
May 18, 1921
How old was Patrick Dennis when died?
55
Where was Patrick Dennis born?
Evanston, Illinois, United States
When did Patrick Dennis die?
November 6, 1976
Where did Patrick Dennis die?
New York
Why did Patrick Dennis die?
Pancreatic cancer
Is Patrick Dennis gay or straight?
Bisexual
What is Patrick Dennis nationality?
American
What is Patrick Dennis's occupation?
Author, novelist
Patrick Dennis claim to fame:
Auntie Mame: An Irreverent Escapade (1955 novel)
Short Biography
Edward Everett Tanner III (May 18, 1921 – November 6, 1976), known by the nom de plume Patrick Dennis, was an American author. His novel Auntie Mame: An Irreverent Escapade (1955) was one of the bestselling American books of the 20th century. In chronological vignettes, the narrator — also named Patrick — recalls his adventures growing up under the wing of his madcap aunt, Mame Dennis. Dennis wrote a sequel, Around the World with Auntie Mame, in 1958. Dennis based the character of Mame Dennis on his father's sister, Marion Tanner. Dennis also wrote several novels under the pseudonym Virginia Rowans.