Frank McDonald
Frank McDonald was an American film director, cinematographer, film producer, television director, actor and writer (1899–1980). He was born in Baltimore and died in Oxnard.
Also recorded as Frank Burgess
Frank McDonald
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- Born
- 1899 · Baltimore.
- Died
- 1980 · Oxnard.
- Nationality
- United States
- Occupation
- cinematographer · film producer · actor · writer · director
- Languages
- English
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Frank McDonald was an American film director, cinematographer, film producer, television director, actor and writer (1899–1980). He was born in Baltimore and died in Oxnard.
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1899
Frank McDonald born at Baltimore.
1980
Frank McDonald died at Oxnard.
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Frank McDonald is recorded as cinematographer, film producer, actor, writer and director.
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