Melvin Frank

American screenwriter and director (1913-1988)
Person human Q41131
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Melvin Frank

Summary

Melvin Frank is a human[1]. Born in Chicago[2], he… he was born on August 13, 1913[3]. He passed away in Los Angeles[4]. He died on October 13, 1988[5]. He worked as a screenwriter[6] and film director[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (184 views/month, #7,252 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Melvin Frank was born in Chicago[2].
  • Melvin Frank passed away in Los Angeles[4].
  • Melvin Frank was born on August 13, 1913[3].
  • Melvin Frank died on October 13, 1988[5].
  • A child of Melvin Frank was Elizabeth Frank[9].
  • Melvin Frank held citizenship in United States[10].
  • Melvin Frank worked as a screenwriter[6].
  • Melvin Frank's professions included film director[7].
  • Melvin Frank was educated at University of Chicago[11].
  • Melvin Frank is recorded as male[12].
  • Melvin Frank's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • Melvin Frank's family name is recorded as Frank[14].
  • Melvin Frank's given name is recorded as Melvin[15].
  • Melvin Frank's work location is recorded as United States[16].
  • Melvin Frank's partner in business or sport is recorded as Norman Panama[17].
  • Melvin Frank's nominated for is recorded as Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay[18].
  • Melvin Frank's nominated for is recorded as Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay[19].
  • Melvin Frank's nominated for is recorded as Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay[20].
  • Melvin Frank's nominated for is recorded as Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay[21].
  • Melvin Frank's nominated for is recorded as Academy Award for Best Picture[22].
  • Melvin Frank's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[23].
  • Melvin Frank's has works in the collection is recorded as Harvard Film Archive[24].
  • Melvin Frank's related category is recorded as Category:Films directed by Melvin Frank[25].
  • Melvin Frank's copyright status as a creator is recorded as works protected by copyrights[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Melvin Frank was born in Chicago[2]. He was born on August 13, 1913[3].

Education

Melvin Frank was educated at University of Chicago[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include screenwriter[6] and film director[7].

Personal Life

A child of Melvin Frank was Elizabeth Frank[9].

Death and Burial

Melvin Frank died on October 13, 1988[5]. He died in Los Angeles[4].

Why It Matters

Melvin Frank ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (184 views/month, #7,252 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[27] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]

FAQs

Where was Melvin Frank born?

Melvin Frank's place of birth was Chicago[2].

Where did Melvin Frank die?

Melvin Frank died in Los Angeles[4].

What did Melvin Frank do for work?

Melvin Frank worked as screenwriter[6] and film director[7].

Where did Melvin Frank go to school?

Melvin Frank was educated at University of Chicago[11].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [12] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [9] . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . www.acmi.net.au. wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . oscars.org. oscars.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . oscars.org. oscars.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . oscars.org. oscars.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . oscars.org. oscars.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . oscars.org. oscars.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . CONOR.SI. wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . HOLLIS. id.lib.harvard.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [27] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [28] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 3d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Partner in business or sport Norman Panama
    Given name Melvin
    Instance of human
    Sex or gender male
    + 18 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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