Frank Q. Dobbs

Frank Q. Dobbs

Deceased · Born: Jul 29, 1939 · Died: Feb 15, 2006

Personal Details

BornJul 29, 1939 Houston, Texas, USA

Biography

Frank Q. Dobbs is a renowned figure in the state of Texas, celebrated for his exceptional work as a director, writer, and cinematographer in the film and television commercial industries. His impressive expertise has also been showcased in Hollywood, where he co-produced the Hallmark mini-series "Johnson County War" (2002). Dobbs has collaborated with prominent production companies, including Miramax/Dimension, TNT, ABC TV, and CBS TV, on various projects.

Some of his notable works include the TNT four-hour mini-series "Everything That Rises" (1998) and "Rough Riders" (1997),as well as the ABC TV four-hour mini-series "Dead Man's Walk" (1996). Dobbs was also involved in the production of "Larry McMurtry's Streets of Laredo" (1995),a five-hour mini-series for CBS TV, and "Gambler V: Playing for Keeps" (1994),a four-hour mini-series for CBS, which he co-wrote.

In addition to his work in television, Dobbs has directed and co-written several films, including "Rio Diablo" (1993),a two-hour CBS feature, and "Gone to Texas" (1992),a three-hour mini-series for CBS TV. His latest project, "Hard Ground" (2003),starring Burt Reynolds for Hallmark, has recently been completed, with Dobbs serving as both co-writer and director.

Career

2003
Hard Ground
Hard Ground as Director, Writer
1986
Uphill All the Way
Uphill All the Way as Director, Writer
1980
Hotwire
Hotwire as Director, Writer
1972
Enter the Devil
Enter the Devil as Director, Writer