Will Shortz
William F. Shortz is an American puzzle creator and editor who is the crossword editor for The New York Times. He graduated from Indiana University with a degree in the invented field of enigmatology. After starting his career at Penny Press and Games magazine, he was hired by The New York Times in 1993. Shortz's American Crossword Puzzle Tournament is the country's oldest and largest crossword tournament.
26 August 1952
Born on the same birth date (26 August 1952): Bryon Baltimore • Michael Jeter
Born on the same birth day (26 August): Alain Peyrefitte • Allegra Huston • Bernardino Poccetti • Brandon McDonald (gridiron football) • Cassie Ventura • Chris Boardman • Danielle Savre • Frederick V of the Palatinate • Geraldine Ferraro • Gustavo R. Vincenti • Hellmuth Walter • Jayson Nix • Jimmy Rushing • Julio Cortázar • Leon Redbone • Mark Mangino • Mike Colter • Otto Binder • Richard Evatt • Vic Dana
Born in the same month (August 1952): Bob Mothersbaugh • Bryon Baltimore • Hughie Thomasson • John Jarratt • Karen Hesse • Prateep Ungsongtham Hata • Robin Quivers • Tamás Faragó