Born October 17, 1893 — Died November 12, 1949
From Dutchess County, New York, USA
Also known as R.E. Connell, R.E. Cornell, Richard Edward Connell Jr.
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Richard Edward Connell Jr. (October 17, 1893 – November 22, 1949) was an American author and journalist, probably best remembered for his short story "The Most Dangerous Game". Connell was one of the most popular American short story writers of his time and hi...