Howard Atlee

Howard Atlee (May 14, 1926 – March 15, 2024) was an American press agent, publicist, dog breeder and handler.

Howard Atlee
Born	(1926-05-14)May 14, 1926 Bucyrus, Ohio, U.S.
Died	March 15, 2024(2024-03-15) (aged 97)
Occupation(s)	Press agent, publicist, dog breeder, dog handler

Born in Bucyrus, Ohio on May 14, 1926,^[1] Atlee served in the United States Navy before he worked as a publicist and agent.^[2] An account stated that his interest in Broadway Theatre began after he attended a professionally staged production while stationed in the Navy in Boston.^[3] His work as a publicist helped launch the career of Edward Albee through his involvement in the promotion of the latter's play, Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, in 1962.^[3] Atlee also became an actor.^[2]

Atlee died on March 15, 2024, at the age of 97.^[3][2]