Dave Barry American humorist and author Actions Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/biography/Dave-Barry Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/biography/Dave-Barry Also known as: David McAlister Barry Written by Karen Sottosanti Karen Sottosanti is a writer and editor who works in educational publishing. Karen Sottosanti Fact-checked by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree. They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Last Updated: Aug 14, 2024 • Article History Table of Contents Byname of: David McAlister Barry (Show more) Born: July 3, 1947, Armonk, New York, U.S. (Show more) Dave Barry (born July 3, 1947, Armonk, New York, U.S.) is an American humorist and author best known for a popular humor column he wrote for The Miami Herald from 1983 to 2005. Barry’s column was syndicated to more than 500 newspapers in the United States and abroad. Barry is the author, coauthor, or contributing author of dozens of best-selling books, including collections of his columns, nonfiction humor books, novels, and anthologies. In 1988 Barry was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for commentary “for his consistently effective use of humor as a device for presenting fresh insights into serious concerns.” Barry ...(100 of 796 words)

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