Born in Chicago, IL. While a student at the University of Chicago, he began a collaboration with classmate Norman Panama that resulted in a play. In 1938 they moved to Hollywood, where they collaborated on the scripts of light radio shows. Their work for Bob Hope led to their first contribution to films, the original story for Hope's comedy MY FAVORITE WIFE (1942). In the 1940s they wrote a series of engaging scripts, mainly for Paramount, and in the 50s directed and produced entertaining films from their own scripts. They parted company in the early 1960s, when Frank formed his own corporation in England and continued writing, directing and producing on his own. Visit the Internet Movie Database for a full listing of Frank's screen credits.

Nominated for Writing (Original Screenplay) 1946: ROAD TO UTOPIA (w. Norman Panama)  Nominated for Writing (Story and Screenplay) 1954: KNOCK ON WOOD (w. Norman Panama)  Nominated for Writing (Best Story and Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen) 1960: THE FACTS OF LIFE (w. Norman Panama)  Nominated for Best Picture 1973: A TOUCH OF CLASS - Producer at Brut Productions  Nominated for Writing (Best Story and Screenplay Based on Factual Material or Material Not Previously Published or Produced) 1973: A TOUCH OF CLASS (w. Jack Rose) 5 nominations