Frank Tashlin(1913-1972)
- Director
- Writer
- Producer
Frank Tashlin was born on 19 February 1913 in Weehawken, New Jersey, USA. He was a director and writer, known for Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter? (1957), The Girl Can't Help It (1956) and Rock-a-Bye Baby (1958). He was married to Jean Deines, Mary Costa and Dorothy Marguerite Hill. He died on 5 May 1972 in Burbank, Los Angeles, California, USA.
- Awards
- 5 nominations
Director
- 2006
- Behind the Tunes: Twilight in Tunes - The Music of Raymond Scott6.2Video
- Director (original material)
- 2006
- 2006
- 2005
- Behind the Tunes: Tish Tash - The Animated World of Frank Tashlin6.4Video
- Director (original material)
- 2005
- 2005
- 2005
- 2004
- 1992–2003
- 2003
- Behind the Tunes: Porky Pig Roast - A Tribute to the World's Most Famous Ham6.3Video
- Director (original material)
- 2003
- 2003
- 1996–1999
- 1995
- 1989
Writer
Producer
- Alternative names
- Frank Tash
- Height
- 6′ 2″ (1.88 m)
- Born
- Died
- May 5, 1972
- Burbank, Los Angeles, California, USA(coronary thrombosis)
- SpousesJean DeinesJanuary 1967 - 1969 (1 child)
- Other worksBook: "How to Create Cartoons".
- Publicity listings
- TriviaWhile directing Bing Crosby in Say One for Me (1959), Bing mentioned to Tashlin how much he hated how he was caricatured in the Warner Bros. cartoon Swooner Crooner (1944). Tashlin laughed, and told Bing that not only did he direct that cartoon, he also animated the caricature in it!
- Quotes[on Jerry Lewis]: Jerry is my best friend - I know if ever I were in any need, all I'd have to do is make a phone call. Sometimes, on a professional basis, he's exasperating, but anyone who's talented is.
- TrademarkHis cartoons featured quick editing, wild and outrageous gags, and extremely odd angles
- Nickname
- Tish
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