P G Wodehouse

Sir Pelham Grenville Wodehouse was an English-American author and one of the most widely read humorists of the 20th century, best known for creating Jeeves, Blandings Castle, and other iconic comic characters[2][3]. He wrote over 90 books, more than 20 film scripts, and collaborated on over 30 plays and musical comedies during his 93-year life[3][1].

Guildford, England Oct 15, 1881 Wikipedia
comic novel humor short story playwright lyricist