Frank Tashlin

Frank Tashlin

Deceased · Born: Feb 19, 1913 · Died: May 5, 1972

Personal Details

BornFeb 19, 1913 Weehawken, New Jersey, USA
Spouse
  • Jean Deines

    ( Jan 1, 1967 to Dec 31, 1969 )
  • Mary Costa

    ( Jun 30, 1953 to Apr 1, 1966 )
  • Dorothy Marguerite Hill

    ( Oct 24, 1936 to Jun 1, 1952 )

Biography

Frank Tashlin, a renowned filmmaker, entered this world on February 19, 1913, in the charming town of Weehawken, located in the state of New Jersey, within the United States of America. Throughout his illustrious career, he made a lasting impact as both a director and writer, leaving behind a legacy of iconic films that continue to entertain and inspire audiences to this day.

Some of his most notable works include the 1957 comedy classic "Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter?", the 1956 musical romp "The Girl Can't Help It", and the 1958 thriller "Rock-a-Bye Baby". These films showcased his unique blend of wit, humor, and storytelling prowess, cementing his position as a master of his craft.

In his personal life, Tashlin was married not once, not twice, but thrice. His first union was with Jean Deines, followed by marriages to Mary Costa and Dorothy Marguerite Hill. Unfortunately, his life was cut short on May 5, 1972, when he passed away in Burbank, Los Angeles, California, USA, leaving behind a rich tapestry of memories and a lasting impact on the world of cinema.

Career

1956
The Scarlet Hour
The Scarlet Hour as Screenplay, Story
1951
1949
Love Happy
Love Happy as Screenplay
1948
The Paleface
The Paleface as Screenplay
1947
Variety Girl
Variety Girl as Screenplay
1943
1935
Tit for Tat
Tit for Tat as Writer
1968
1967
Caprice
Caprice as Director, Screenplay
1966
1965
1964
The Disorderly Orderly
The Disorderly Orderly as Director, Screenplay
1963
Who's Minding the Store?
Who's Minding the Store? as Director, Screenplay
1962
Bachelor Flat
Bachelor Flat as Director, Screenplay
1961
1960
Cinderfella
Cinderfella as Director, Writer
1959
Say One for Me
Say One for Me as Director
1958
Rock-a-Bye Baby
Rock-a-Bye Baby as Director, Story, Screenplay
The Geisha Boy
The Geisha Boy as Director, Screenplay
1957
Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter?
Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter? as Director, Screenplay
1956
The Lieutenant Wore Skirts
The Lieutenant Wore Skirts as Director, Writer
The Girl Can't Help It
The Girl Can't Help It as Director, Screenplay
1955
Artists and Models
Artists and Models as Director, Screenplay
1954
1952
Son of Paleface
Son of Paleface as Director, Writer
The First Time
The First Time as Director
1946
Hare Remover
Hare Remover as Director
1945
Nasty Quacks
Nasty Quacks as Director
1944
Censored
Censored as Director
The Chow Hound
The Chow Hound as Director
Booby Hatched
Booby Hatched as Director
Plane Daffy
Plane Daffy as Director
1943
Puss n' Booty
Puss n' Booty as Director
The Home Front
The Home Front as Director
The Goldbrick
The Goldbrick as Director
1941
Timber
Timber as Director, Story
1938
Wholly Smoke
Wholly Smoke as Director
Cracked Ice
Cracked Ice as Director
1936