Frank Tashlin

American film director (1913–1972)
Person human Q589459
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Summary

Frank Tashlin is a human[1]. Born in Weehawken[2], he… he was born on February 19, 1913[3]. He died in Hollywood[4]. He died on May 5, 1972[5]. He worked as an animator[6], screenwriter[7], film director[8], comics artist[9], and children's writer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (916 views/month, #7,091 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Frank Tashlin's place of birth was Weehawken[2].
  • Frank Tashlin died in Hollywood[4].
  • Frank Tashlin was born on February 19, 1913[3].
  • Frank Tashlin died on May 5, 1972[5].
  • Frank Tashlin is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park[12].
  • Among Frank Tashlin's spouses was Mary Costa[13].
  • Frank Tashlin held citizenship in United States[14].
  • Frank Tashlin is identified as part of the Germans ethnic group[15].
  • Frank Tashlin worked as an animator[6].
  • Frank Tashlin worked as a screenwriter[7].
  • Frank Tashlin's professions included film director[8].
  • Frank Tashlin worked as a comics artist[9].
  • Frank Tashlin's professions included children's writer[10].
  • Frank Tashlin's professions included director[16].
  • Frank Tashlin was employed by Terrytoons[17].
  • Frank Tashlin was employed by Van Beuren Studios[18].
  • Frank Tashlin was employed by Warner Bros. Cartoons[19].
  • Among Frank Tashlin's employers was Iwerks Studio[20].
  • Among Frank Tashlin's employers was Warner Bros. Cartoons[21].
  • Frank Tashlin was employed by Walt Disney Studios[22].
  • Frank Tashlin received the Prix Bernard Versele Family League[23].
  • Frank Tashlin is recorded as male[24].
  • Frank Tashlin's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Frank Tashlin's Commons category is recorded as Frank Tashlin[26].
  • The cause of death was pulmonary embolism[27].

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Origins and Family

Frank Tashlin's place of birth was Weehawken[2]. He was born on February 19, 1913[3]. He is identified as part of the Germans ethnic group[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include animator[6], screenwriter[7], film director[8], comics artist[9], children's writer[10], and director[16]. Employers include Terrytoons[17], an animation studio[28], in United States[29], founded in 1929[30], headquartered in 271 North Avenue[31]; Van Beuren Studios[18], an animation studio[32], in United States[33], founded in 1920[34], headquartered in United States[35]; Warner Bros. Cartoons[19], a business[36], in United States[37], founded in 1926[38], headquartered in Los Angeles[39]; Iwerks Studio[20], an animation studio[40], founded in 1930[41]; Walt Disney Studios[22], a film studio[42], in United States[43], founded in 1923[44], headquartered in Burbank[45]; and Columbia Pictures[46], a film production company[47], in United States[48], founded in 1918[49], headquartered in Culver City[50].

Recognition

Frank Tashlin received the Prix Bernard Versele Family League[23].

Personal Life

Among Frank Tashlin's spouses was Mary Costa[13].

Death and Burial

Frank Tashlin died on May 5, 1972[5]. He passed away in Hollywood[4]. The cause of death was pulmonary embolism[27]. He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park[12].

Why It Matters

Frank Tashlin ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (916 views/month, #7,091 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[51] He is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]

FAQs

Where was Frank Tashlin born?

Born in Weehawken[2].

Where did Frank Tashlin die?

Frank Tashlin passed away in Hollywood[4].

Who was Frank Tashlin married to?

Frank Tashlin's spouses include Mary Costa[13].

What did Frank Tashlin do for work?

Frank Tashlin worked as animator[6], screenwriter[7], film director[8], comics artist[9], and children's writer[10].

What awards did Frank Tashlin receive?

Honors received include Prix Bernard Versele Family League[23].

References

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Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [51] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [52] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 6w ago · MsMorale · 2026-09-01 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  3. 17w ago · Jindřich Rubeš · 2026-06-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Svkkl authority id → 0234973-Tashlin-Frank-19131972
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  4. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Employer → Terrytoons, Van Beuren Studios, Warner Bros. Cartoons +5
    Described by source → Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum biographical files
    Copyright status as a creator → works protected by copyrights
    Family name → von Taschlein
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