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Frank Butler Biography

Birth Name:Frank Butler

Birth Place:Oxford, Oxfordshire, England

Profession Writer, Actor, Script department, Director

Fast Facts

Was nominated for a Writers Guild of America Award for his work in "Whispering Smith․"
Shortly before moving to the U․S․, he graduated from Oxford University
Is the father of fellow Hollywood screenwriter Hugo Butler
Was primarily known for writing jokes and gags for comedic films
Is closely associated with his work as a director for Hal Roach studios
Once worked as a freelance writer for MGM and Paramount studios
In 1933, he penned the stage play "Hangman's Whip" for Broadway