☰

ActorAgeCheck

Search

Portrait of Frank McDonald

Frank McDonald

Bio: A former railroad worker, Frank McDonald came to Hollywood after a career on the stage as an actor/producer/director. At first hired as a dialogue director, McDonald turned out some scripts and in the mid-'30s began directing

Born: Thu, Nov 09 1899

Birthplace: Baltimore, Maryland, USA

Death: Sat, Mar 08 1980

Frank McDonald is 80 years old

External Links

Sort by Popularity

Scroll to TV Credits

Movies (As Crew)

Sorted by Release Date

Poster of Wyatt Earp: Return to Tombstone

Wyatt Earp: Return to Tombstone

Frank McDonald would have been no older than 80 in Wyatt Earp: Return to Tombstone as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 01 1994

Poster of Mara of the Wilderness

Mara of the Wilderness

Frank McDonald was 65 in Mara of the Wilderness as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 29 1965

Poster of Gunfight at Comanche Creek

Gunfight at Comanche Creek

Frank McDonald was 63 in Gunfight at Comanche Creek as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 06 1963

Poster of The Underwater City

The Underwater City

Frank McDonald was 62 in The Underwater City as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Aug 08 1962

Poster of Raymie

Frank McDonald was 60 in Raymie as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jul 05 1960

Poster of The Purple Gang

The Purple Gang

Frank McDonald was 60 in The Purple Gang as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 18 1959

Poster of Mantelli e spade insanguinate

Mantelli e spade insanguinate

Frank McDonald was 59 in Mantelli e spade insanguinate as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 09 1959

Poster of Okefenokee

Frank McDonald was 59 in Okefenokee as 'Cinematography'.

Movie Released: Wed, Apr 22 1959

Poster of Le Imprese di una Spada Leggendaria

Le Imprese di una Spada Leggendaria

Frank McDonald was 58 in Le Imprese di una Spada Leggendaria as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Mar 03 1958

Poster of Timber Country Trouble

Timber Country Trouble

Frank McDonald was 55 in Timber Country Trouble as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, May 08 1955

Poster of The Matchmaking Marshal

The Matchmaking Marshal

Frank McDonald was 55 in The Matchmaking Marshal as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, May 08 1955

Poster of Phantom Trails

Frank McDonald was 55 in Phantom Trails as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, May 08 1955

Poster of The Tilted Tenderfoot

The Tilted Tenderfoot

Frank McDonald was 55 in The Tilted Tenderfoot as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, May 08 1955

Poster of The Big Tip Off

The Big Tip Off

Frank McDonald was 55 in The Big Tip Off as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Mar 20 1955

Poster of Treasure of Ruby Hills

Treasure of Ruby Hills

Frank McDonald was 55 in Treasure of Ruby Hills as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 23 1955

Poster of Marshals in Disguise

Marshals in Disguise

Frank McDonald was 55 in Marshals in Disguise as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 26 1954

Poster of Outlaw's Son

Frank McDonald was 55 in Outlaw's Son as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 26 1954

Poster of The Two Gun Teacher

The Two Gun Teacher

Frank McDonald was 55 in The Two Gun Teacher as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 26 1954

Poster of Trouble on the Trail

Trouble on the Trail

Frank McDonald was 55 in Trouble on the Trail as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 26 1954

Poster of Thunder Pass

Frank McDonald was 54 in Thunder Pass as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Sep 20 1954

Poster of Two Gun Marshal

Two Gun Marshal

Frank McDonald was 54 in Two Gun Marshal as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Nov 15 1953

Poster of Secret of Outlaw Flats

Secret of Outlaw Flats

Frank McDonald was 54 in Secret of Outlaw Flats as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Nov 15 1953

Poster of Border City Rustlers

Border City Rustlers

Frank McDonald was 54 in Border City Rustlers as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Nov 15 1953

Poster of Six Gun Decision

Six Gun Decision

Frank McDonald was 54 in Six Gun Decision as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Nov 15 1953

Poster of Son of Belle Starr

Son of Belle Starr

Frank McDonald was 53 in Son of Belle Starr as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 26 1953

Poster of The Yellow Haired Kid

The Yellow Haired Kid

Frank McDonald was 52 in The Yellow Haired Kid as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Nov 02 1952

Poster of The Ghost of Crossbone Canyon

The Ghost of Crossbone Canyon

Frank McDonald was 52 in The Ghost of Crossbone Canyon as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Nov 01 1952

Poster of Yukon Gold

Frank McDonald was 52 in Yukon Gold as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Aug 30 1952

Poster of Sea Tiger

Frank McDonald was 52 in Sea Tiger as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jul 27 1952

Poster of Northwest Territory

Northwest Territory

Frank McDonald was 52 in Northwest Territory as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 09 1951

Poster of Yellow Fin

Frank McDonald was 51 in Yellow Fin as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Oct 14 1951

Poster of Yukon Manhunt

Frank McDonald was 51 in Yukon Manhunt as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jul 12 1951

Poster of Father Takes the Air

Father Takes the Air

Frank McDonald was 51 in Father Takes the Air as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jun 17 1951

Poster of Texans Never Cry

Texans Never Cry

Frank McDonald was 51 in Texans Never Cry as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Mar 15 1951

Poster of Sierra Passage

Frank McDonald was 51 in Sierra Passage as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 31 1950

Poster of Call of the Klondike

Call of the Klondike

Frank McDonald was 51 in Call of the Klondike as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 17 1950

Poster of Snow Dog

Frank McDonald was 50 in Snow Dog as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jul 16 1950

Poster of Apache Chief

Frank McDonald was 49 in Apache Chief as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 04 1949

Poster of Ringside

Frank McDonald was 49 in Ringside as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jul 14 1949

Poster of The Big Sombrero

The Big Sombrero

Frank McDonald was 49 in The Big Sombrero as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Apr 19 1949

Poster of Gun Smugglers

Frank McDonald was 49 in Gun Smugglers as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Dec 28 1948

Poster of 13 Lead Soldiers

13 Lead Soldiers

Frank McDonald was 48 in 13 Lead Soldiers as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 30 1948

Poster of French Leave

Frank McDonald was 48 in French Leave as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Apr 10 1948

Poster of Mr. Reckless

Frank McDonald was 48 in Mr. Reckless as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 26 1948

Poster of Linda, Be Good

Frank McDonald was 47 in Linda, Be Good as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 07 1947

Poster of When a Girl's Beautiful

When a Girl's Beautiful

Frank McDonald was 47 in When a Girl's Beautiful as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Sep 25 1947

Poster of Bulldog Drummond Strikes Back

Bulldog Drummond Strikes Back

Frank McDonald was 47 in Bulldog Drummond Strikes Back as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Sep 04 1947

Poster of Twilight on the Rio Grande

Twilight on the Rio Grande

Frank McDonald was 47 in Twilight on the Rio Grande as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Mar 31 1947

Poster of Hit Parade of 1947

Hit Parade of 1947

Frank McDonald was 47 in Hit Parade of 1947 as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 22 1947

Poster of Sioux City Sue

Frank McDonald was 47 in Sioux City Sue as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Nov 21 1946

Poster of Under Nevada Skies

Under Nevada Skies

Frank McDonald was 46 in Under Nevada Skies as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Aug 26 1946

Poster of My Pal Trigger

Frank McDonald was 46 in My Pal Trigger as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jul 10 1946

Poster of Rainbow Over Texas

Rainbow Over Texas

Frank McDonald was 46 in Rainbow Over Texas as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, May 09 1946

Poster of Song of Arizona

Song of Arizona

Frank McDonald was 46 in Song of Arizona as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 08 1946

Poster of Sunset in El Dorado

Sunset in El Dorado

Frank McDonald was 45 in Sunset in El Dorado as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Sep 29 1945

Poster of Along the Navajo Trail

Along the Navajo Trail

Frank McDonald was 45 in Along the Navajo Trail as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Sep 15 1945

Poster of Tell It to a Star

Tell It to a Star

Frank McDonald was 45 in Tell It to a Star as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Aug 16 1945

Poster of Man from Oklahoma

Man from Oklahoma

Frank McDonald was 45 in Man from Oklahoma as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jul 01 1945

Poster of The Chicago Kid

The Chicago Kid

Frank McDonald was 45 in The Chicago Kid as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 29 1945

Poster of Scared Stiff

Frank McDonald was 45 in Scared Stiff as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 22 1945

Poster of Bells of Rosarita

Bells of Rosarita

Frank McDonald was 45 in Bells of Rosarita as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jun 19 1945

Poster of One Body Too Many

One Body Too Many

Frank McDonald was 45 in One Body Too Many as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 24 1944

Poster of Lights of Old Santa Fe

Lights of Old Santa Fe

Frank McDonald was 44 in Lights of Old Santa Fe as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Nov 06 1944

Poster of Sing, Neighbor, Sing

Sing, Neighbor, Sing

Frank McDonald was 44 in Sing, Neighbor, Sing as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Aug 12 1944

Poster of Take It Big

Frank McDonald was 44 in Take It Big as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 09 1944

Poster of Gambler's Choice

Gambler's Choice

Frank McDonald was 44 in Gambler's Choice as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Apr 27 1944

Poster of Timber Queen

Frank McDonald was 44 in Timber Queen as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 13 1944

Poster of O, My Darling Clementine

O, My Darling Clementine

Frank McDonald was 44 in O, My Darling Clementine as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 31 1943

Poster of Hoosier Holiday

Hoosier Holiday

Frank McDonald was 43 in Hoosier Holiday as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Sep 13 1943

Poster of Submarine Alert

Submarine Alert

Frank McDonald was 43 in Submarine Alert as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jun 28 1943

Poster of Alaska Highway

Frank McDonald was 43 in Alaska Highway as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jun 24 1943

Poster of Swing Your Partner

Swing Your Partner

Frank McDonald was 43 in Swing Your Partner as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, May 20 1943

Poster of High Explosive

Frank McDonald was 43 in High Explosive as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 27 1943

Poster of Mountain Rhythm

Mountain Rhythm

Frank McDonald was 43 in Mountain Rhythm as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 08 1943

Poster of The Traitor Within

The Traitor Within

Frank McDonald was 43 in The Traitor Within as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 16 1942

Poster of Wrecking Crew

Frank McDonald was 42 in Wrecking Crew as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Nov 07 1942

Poster of Wildcat

Frank McDonald was 42 in Wildcat as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Sep 03 1942

Poster of The Old Homestead

The Old Homestead

Frank McDonald was 42 in The Old Homestead as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Aug 17 1942

Poster of Shepherd of the Ozarks

Shepherd of the Ozarks

Frank McDonald was 42 in Shepherd of the Ozarks as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Mar 26 1942

Poster of No Hands on the Clock

No Hands on the Clock

Frank McDonald was 42 in No Hands on the Clock as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Dec 01 1941

Poster of Tuxedo Junction

Tuxedo Junction

Frank McDonald was 42 in Tuxedo Junction as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Nov 25 1941

Poster of Flying Blind

Frank McDonald was 41 in Flying Blind as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 29 1941

Poster of Under Fiesta Stars

Under Fiesta Stars

Frank McDonald was 41 in Under Fiesta Stars as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Aug 25 1941

Poster of Country Fair

Frank McDonald was 41 in Country Fair as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, May 05 1941

Poster of Arkansas Judge

Frank McDonald was 41 in Arkansas Judge as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 28 1941

Poster of Barnyard Follies

Barnyard Follies

Frank McDonald was 40 in Barnyard Follies as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Oct 05 1940

Poster of Ride, Tenderfoot, Ride

Ride, Tenderfoot, Ride

Frank McDonald was 40 in Ride, Tenderfoot, Ride as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Sep 05 1940

Poster of Carolina Moon

Frank McDonald was 40 in Carolina Moon as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jul 14 1940

Poster of Grand Ole Opry

Frank McDonald was 40 in Grand Ole Opry as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jun 25 1940

Poster of Gaucho Serenade

Gaucho Serenade

Frank McDonald was 40 in Gaucho Serenade as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, May 09 1940

Poster of In Old Missouri

In Old Missouri

Frank McDonald was 40 in In Old Missouri as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Apr 17 1940

Poster of Rancho Grande

Frank McDonald was 40 in Rancho Grande as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 22 1940

Poster of Forgotten Girls

Forgotten Girls

Frank McDonald was 40 in Forgotten Girls as 'Story'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 15 1940

Poster of Village Barn Dance

Village Barn Dance

Frank McDonald was 40 in Village Barn Dance as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 30 1940

Poster of Jeepers Creepers

Jeepers Creepers

Frank McDonald was 39 in Jeepers Creepers as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 27 1939

Poster of Death Goes North

Death Goes North

Frank McDonald was 39 in Death Goes North as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 30 1939

Poster of They Asked For It

They Asked For It

Frank McDonald was 39 in They Asked For It as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, May 20 1939

Poster of First Offenders

First Offenders

Frank McDonald was 39 in First Offenders as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Apr 12 1939

Poster of Flirting with Fate

Flirting with Fate

Frank McDonald was 39 in Flirting with Fate as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 02 1938

Poster of Freshman Year

Frank McDonald was 38 in Freshman Year as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 02 1938

Poster of Over the Wall

Frank McDonald was 38 in Over the Wall as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Apr 02 1938

Poster of Reckless Living

Reckless Living

Frank McDonald was 38 in Reckless Living as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Mar 01 1938

Poster of Blondes at Work

Blondes at Work

Frank McDonald was 38 in Blondes at Work as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Feb 05 1938

Poster of The Adventurous Blonde

The Adventurous Blonde

Frank McDonald was 38 in The Adventurous Blonde as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Nov 13 1937

Poster of Dance Charlie Dance

Dance Charlie Dance

Frank McDonald was 37 in Dance Charlie Dance as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jul 06 1937

Poster of Fly Away Baby

Frank McDonald was 37 in Fly Away Baby as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jun 19 1937

Poster of Midnight Court

Frank McDonald was 37 in Midnight Court as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 06 1937

Poster of Her Husband's Secretary

Her Husband's Secretary

Frank McDonald was 37 in Her Husband's Secretary as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 26 1937

Poster of Smart Blonde

Frank McDonald was 37 in Smart Blonde as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 02 1937

Poster of Isle of Fury

Frank McDonald was 36 in Isle of Fury as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Oct 10 1936

Poster of Love Begins at Twenty

Love Begins at Twenty

Frank McDonald was 36 in Love Begins at Twenty as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Aug 22 1936

Poster of The Song of a Nation

The Song of a Nation

Frank McDonald was 36 in The Song of a Nation as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jul 04 1936

Poster of The Big Noise

Frank McDonald was 36 in The Big Noise as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jun 22 1936

Poster of Murder by an Aristocrat

Murder by an Aristocrat

Frank McDonald was 36 in Murder by an Aristocrat as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jun 13 1936

Poster of Treachery Rides the Range

Treachery Rides the Range

Frank McDonald was 36 in Treachery Rides the Range as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, May 02 1936

Poster of Boulder Dam

Frank McDonald was 36 in Boulder Dam as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 07 1936

Poster of The Murder of Dr. Harrigan

The Murder of Dr. Harrigan

Frank McDonald was 36 in The Murder of Dr. Harrigan as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 11 1936

Poster of Broadway Hostess

Broadway Hostess

Frank McDonald was 36 in Broadway Hostess as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 07 1935

TV Shows (As Crew)

Sorted by Release Date
Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages

Poster of Get Smart

Frank McDonald was 65+ in Get Smart as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 18 1965

Poster of Flipper

Frank McDonald was 64+ in Flipper as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 19 1964

Poster of McHale's Navy

Frank McDonald was 62+ in McHale's Navy as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 11 1962

Poster of National Velvet

National Velvet

Frank McDonald was 60+ in National Velvet as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 18 1960

Poster of Wanted: Dead or Alive

Wanted: Dead or Alive

Frank McDonald was 58+ in Wanted: Dead or Alive as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 06 1958

Poster of Broken Arrow

Frank McDonald was 56+ in Broken Arrow as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 25 1956

Poster of The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp

The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp

Frank McDonald was 55+ in The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 06 1955

Poster of Sheena: Queen of the Jungle

Sheena: Queen of the Jungle

Frank McDonald was 55+ in Sheena: Queen of the Jungle as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 01 1955

Poster of The Whistler

Frank McDonald was 54+ in The Whistler as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jul 13 1954

Poster of Four Star Playhouse

Four Star Playhouse

Frank McDonald was 52+ in Four Star Playhouse as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 25 1952

Poster of The Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok

The Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok

Frank McDonald was 51+ in The Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 15 1951

Poster of The Range Rider

The Range Rider

Frank McDonald was 51+ in The Range Rider as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Apr 05 1951

Poster of The Gene Autry Show

The Gene Autry Show

Frank McDonald was 50+ in The Gene Autry Show as 'Director'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jul 23 1950