He attended Cornell University where he studied English and theater and was a member of the Quill and Dagger society.
As a freelance writer Gingold worked for numerous publications including Esquire magazine, The New York Times, and Harper's Bazaar.
Gingold is probably best known for his humorous works including Fire in the John, a parody of the modern men's movement.
His other notable works include Items from Our Catalog,[1] The House Trap, and Dog World and the Humans Who Live There.
Gingold married Helen Rogan with which he co-authored a number of books including The Cool Parents' Guide to All of New York: Excursions and Activities in and around Our City Your Children Will Love and You Won't Think Are Too Bad Either and Brooklyn's Best: Sightseeing, Shopping, Eating, and Happy Wandering in the Borough of Kings.