Back to peopleO. HenryKnown forWritingBornSeptember 11, 1862DiedJune 5, 1910Place of birthGreensboro, North Carolina, USABiographyLife and careerWilliam 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.Filmography1 filmsAll1Crew1Mickey's Once Upon a Christmas1999Story