Christopher Cerf

Christopher Cerf

83 · Born: Aug 19, 1941

Personal Details

Official Socials
BornAug 19, 1941 New York City, New York
Parents
  • Phyllis Fraser
  • Bennett Cerf
Relatives
  • Jonathan Cerf (Sibling)

Biography

Peter Cerf, a distinguished alumnus of the National Lampoon, embarked on an illustrious eight-year tenure as a senior editor at the prestigious publishing house, Random House, which was co-founded by his father, the esteemed Bennett Cerf, from 1963 to 1970.

Peter Cerf, a renowned writer and collaborator, has worked on numerous projects that showcase his versatility and creativity. One of his most notable collaborations was with Marlo Thomas on the groundbreaking book and Emmy-winning television special, "Free To Be...A Family". This pioneering work broke new ground in exploring themes of family and social change.

In addition to this notable project, Cerf has co-authored numerous books that demonstrate his ability to write on a wide range of topics. He has a particular talent for humor and has co-written several humorous books that are sure to delight readers. One example is "Alligator", a humorous James Bond parody co-written with Michael K. Frith. Another is "The Experts Speak: The Definitive Compendium Of Authoritative Misinformation", a book of humorous misinformation co-authored with Victor Navasky.

Cerf has also co-written several books that use humor to comment on serious issues. For example, "The Pentagon Catalog: Ordinary Products At Extraordinary Prices" is a humorous guide to the products offered by the Pentagon, while "The Book Of Sequels" is a humorous guide to book sequels. He has also co-written "The Official Politically Correct Dictionary And Handbook" and "The Official Sexually Correct Dictionary And Handbook", both of which use humor to comment on the importance of political and sexual correctness.

In addition to his humorous works, Cerf has also co-authored several children's books. One example is "Blackie: The Horse Who Stood Still", a children's book co-authored with Paige Peterson. This charming story is sure to delight young readers.

Finally, Cerf has also co-written a humorous book about the Iraq War, "Mission Accomplished!: Or How We Won The War In Iraq", co-written with Victor Navasky. This book uses humor to comment on the complexities and challenges of the war.

Overall, Peter Cerf's writing career is marked by his versatility, creativity, and ability to write on a wide range of topics. His collaborations with other writers and artists have resulted in a number of notable and humorous works that are sure to entertain and engage readers.

Career

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1997
Sesame Street: Elmo Says BOO!
Sesame Street: Elmo Says BOO! as Chrissy (voice) (uncredited)
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2021
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2012
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1990
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1988
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1974
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2008
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2000
Between the Lions
Between the Lions as Creator, Writer