O. Henry

Known for Writing

O. Henry's portrait

Details

Birthday: September 11, 1862

Deathday: June 05, 1910

Place of birth: Greensboro, North Carolina, USA

Biography

William Sydney Porter (September 11, 1862 – June 5, 1910), known by his pen name O. Henry, was an American short story writer. His stories are known for their surprise endings.