Howard Lindsay, born Herman Nelke, was an American playwright, librettist, director, actor and theatrical producer. He is best known for his writing work as part of the collaboration of Lindsay and Crouse, and for his performance, with his wife Dorothy Stickney, in the long-running play Life with Father.

Dorothy Stickney was an American film, stage, and television actress, best known for appearing in the long-running Broadway hit Life with Father.