Epstein, Lawrence J(effrey)

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EPSTEIN, Lawrence J(effrey)

EPSTEIN, Lawrence J(effrey). American, b. 1946. Genres: Popular Culture. Career: Suffolk Community College, Selden, NY, professor of English, 1974-, chairperson of Humanities Division, 1985-90. District representative to U.S. Congressman William Carney, 1982-86. President of Suffolk Division of the American Jewish Congress, 1980-86. Publications: Samuel Goldwyn, 1981; Zion's Call, 1984; A Treasury of Jewish Anecdotes, 1989; A Treasury of Jewish Inspirational Stories, 1993; The Haunted Smile: The Story of Jewish Comedians in America, 2001. Address: English Department, Suffolk Community College, 533 College Rd, Selden, NY 11784, U.S.A.