David Rakoff: Biography, Facts and Career
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David Benjamin Rakoff (November 27, 1964 – August 9, 2012) was a Canadian and American essayist and humorist, born in Montreal and raised in Toronto, who spent his professional career in New York City. Rakoff was an essayist, journalist, and actor, and a regular contributor to WBEZ's This American Life. He described himself as a "New York writer" who also happened to be a "Canadian writer", a "mega Jewish writer", a "gay writer", and an "East Asian Studies major who has forgotten most of his Japanese" writer.
Quick facts about David Rakoff
- Full name: David Rakoff
- Born: 1964-11-27
- Nationality: Canada
- Known as: Comedian
- Wikidata ID: Q5238883
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Who is David Rakoff?
David Benjamin Rakoff (November 27, 1964 – August 9, 2012) was a Canadian and American essayist and humorist, born in Montreal and raised in Toronto, who spent his professional career in New York City.
What nationality is David Rakoff?
David Rakoff is Canada.
When was David Rakoff born?
David Rakoff was born on 1964-11-27.



