Tim Whelan

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Tim Whelan
Born(1893-11-02)November 2, 1893
Cannelton, Indiana, U.S.
DiedAugust 12, 1957(1957-08-12) (aged 63)
Beverly Hills, California, U.S.
Resting placeHoly Cross Cemetery, Culver City
Occupation(s)Film director, writer, and producer
Years active1928–1956
Spouse(s)Judy King (1921–1926) (divorced)[1]
Miriam Seegar (1932–1957) (his death) (2 children)
Children2

Tim Whelan (November 2, 1893 – August 12, 1957) was an American film director, writer, producer and actor, best remembered for his writing credits on Harold Lloyd and Harry Langdon comedies, and for directing mostly British films, such as The Thief of Bagdad (1940).[2]

In Britain he worked with leading production companies including British International Pictures, Gainsborough Pictures and Alexander Korda's London Films. In the United States he was employed by MGM and RKO. He returned to America following the outbreak of the Second World War, but came back to Britain for a film in 1948, This Was a Woman.

He was married to the film actress Miriam Seegar in 1932. Whelan died at his home in Beverly Hills.[3]

Selected filmography

References

  1. ^ "Mona Ray and Judy King: Kelly Sisters of Stage and Screen". January 17, 2019.
  2. ^ "Tim Whelan Sr. – Biography, Movie Highlights and Photos". AllMovie.
  3. ^ "Miriam Seegar". The Daily Telegraph. January 9, 2011. Retrieved October 19, 2018.
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