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Wendell James Franklin
1916–1994
United States
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Biography
Wendell James Franklin (1916 – July 22, 1994) was an American film executive, who was the first Black member of the Directors Guild of America starting in 1960. He held several job roles in his career including film and television series director, assistant director, producer, and as a stage manager for live television series.
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