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United States humorist remembered for his homespun commentary on politics and American society (1879-1935)

Will Rogers [Will Rogers]

(1879–1935) a US entertainer, sometimes called the ‘cowboy philosopher’. He was famous for his sharp but humorous comments about politicians and news events. He first became well known in 1916 in the Ziegfeld Follies, a variety show, and later made many films, including State Fair (1933) and Steamboat Round the Bend (1935). He also wrote a humorous column which appeared in many newspapers. All I know is what I read in the papers Will Rogers