Richler, Mordecai (1931-2001)

Canadian journalist and novelist. His novels, written in a witty, acerbic style, include The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz (1959, filmed 1974) and St Urbain's Horseman (1971). Later works include Joshua Then and Now (1980, filmed 1985), Home Sweet Home (1984), and Solomon Gursky Was Here (1990).

Richler was born in Montréal, Québec. He took up residence in London, England in 1954, and returned to Montréal in 1972. Richler also wrote the children's books Jacob Two-Two Meets the Hooded Fang (1975, filmed 1977) and Jacob Two-Two and the Dinosaur (1987).