Cullen Tate (March 10, 1886 – October 12, 1947) was an American assistant director as well as a director. He was nominated for an Oscar in the dead category of Best Assistant Director at the 1934 Academy Awards for the film Cleopatra.[1] He was also married to actress Bess Flowers with whom he had one daughter. For several years, he often worked with Cecil B. DeMille. He worked on over 35 films from 1917 to 1942.

Cullen Tate
Cullen Tate at left with Bryant Washburn and screenwriter Jules Furthman on the set of Try and Get It (1924)
Born
Cullen Battle Tate

(1886-03-10)March 10, 1886
Paducah, Kentucky, USA
DiedOctober 12, 1947(1947-10-12) (aged 61)
Hollywood, California, USA
Occupationassistant director
Years active1917-1942
Spouses
(m. 1923; div. 1928)
Frances H. Tate
(m. 1930)
Children1

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