Mel Watkins (American writer), Date of Birth, Place of Birth

Mel Watkins (American writer)

American writer

Date of Birth: 08-Mar-1940

Place of Birth: Memphis, Tennessee, United States

Profession: writer, journalist, literary critic

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

Mel Watkins (born March 8, 1940) is an American critic and author.
A former staff member at The New York Times, he has written extensively about comedy and African-American literature and has often appeared as a commentator in television documentaries about entertainment history and performers such as Chris Rock and Richard Pryor.