Barry, Dave

1947 - David Barry, Jr. was born 3rd of July in Armonk, New York.

1965 - He was educated at Pleasantville High School.

1969 - Earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English in Haverford College.

1983 - Hired by Gene Weingarten as a humor columnist for the Miami Herald.

1988 - Barry won a Pulitzer Prize for Commentary.

1992 - Some authors including Barry formed a band for charity: The Rock Bottom Remainders.

1993-1997 - The CBS broadcast the situation comedy Dave's World for four seasons, based on the books Dave Barry Turns 40 and Dave Barry's Greatest Hits.

Barry wrote his novel, Big Trouble, was made into a motion picture.

1996 - David Barry wrote "Dave Barry in Cyberspace"

1997 - Barry authored the "Dave Barry Is From Mars and Venus".