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Frank Tarloff

Writing

1.0 Popularity Feb 04, 1916 (83 years old) Brooklyn, New York, U.S.

Frank Tarloff (February 4, 1916 - June 25, 1999) wrote nine episodes of The Andy Griffith Show under the pseudonym of David Adler. He worked under a false name as a result of being blacklisted after his testimony for the House Un-American Activities Committee. He also wrote episodes of the TV series...

Biography

Frank Tarloff (February 4, 1916 - June 25, 1999) wrote nine episodes of The Andy Griffith Show under the pseudonym of David Adler. He worked under a false name as a result of being blacklisted after his testimony for the House Un-American Activities Committee. He also wrote episodes of the TV series "I Married Joan", "The Real McCoys", "The Donna Reed Show", "The Dick Van Dyke Show" and "The Jeffersons". His film screenplays include Father Goose (for which he won the Academy Award for Best Screenplay) and A Guide for the Married Man.

Filmography 11

1978
1972
Maude TV

Story Consultant

1967
1967
The Double Man Movie

Screenplay

1964
Father Goose Movie

Writer

1951
Behave Yourself! Movie

Story

Photos 1

Frank Tarloff Photo

Personal Details

Known For Writing
Gender Male
Birthday February 04, 1916 (83 years old)
Died June 25, 1999
Place of Birth Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Also Known As David Adler
Years Active 1951 - 1978
Popularity 1.0
Career Stats
11 Total Credits
1 Photos