Frank Tashlin

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Frank Tashlin
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Born Francis Fredrick von Taschlein
February 19, 1913
Weehawken, New Jersey
Died May 5, 1972
Los Angeles, California
Cause of death Coronary thrombosis
Nationality American
Occupation(s) Animator
Director
Years active at Warner Bros. Cartoons 19331934, 19361938, 19421944

Frank Tashlin (born Francis Fredrick von Taschlein, February 19, 1913 – May 5, 1972), also known by his nicknames as Tish Tash and Frank Tash,[1] was an American animator and filmmaker known for his work on the the Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies series of theatrical cartoons, and his later career as a director of live-action comedy films.

Tashlin died of a coronary thrombosis on May 5, 1972, at the age of 59.

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References

  1. "Frank Tashlin". Lambiek Comiclopedia.