Frank Tashlin

Frank Tashlin
Born
Francis Fredrick von Taschlein

(1913-02-19)February 19, 1913
Weehawken, New Jersey, U.S.
DiedMay 5, 1972(1972-05-05) (aged 59)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Other namesFrank Tash
Tish Tash
Occupation(s)Animator, comics artist, children's writer, illustrator, screenwriter, film director
Years active1929–1972
Employer(s)Fleischer Studios (1929–1930)[1]
Van Beuren Studios (1930–1933)
Ub Iwerks Studio (1933–1935)
Warner Bros. Cartoons (1933–1934, 1936–1938, 1942–1944)
Walt Disney Productions (1938–1941)
Screen Gems (1941–1942)
Spouses
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(m. 1936; div. 1949)​
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(m. 1953; div. 1966)​
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Frank Tashlin (born Francis Fredrick von Taschlein, February 19, 1913 – May 5, 1972), also known as Tish Tash and Frank Tash,[3] was an American animator and filmmaker. He was best known for his work on the Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies series of animated shorts for Warner Bros., as well as his work as a director of live-action comedy films.

  1. ^ Cite error: The named reference michaelbarrier.com was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ "FRANK TASHLININ, MOVIE DIRECTOR". The New York Times. 1972-05-09. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2023-01-29.
  3. ^ "Frank Tashlin". Lambiek Comiclopedia.