About
Director whose most famous credits included Li'l Abner from 1959, the Danny Kaye film The Court Jester from 1956, Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House from 1948, and Road to Utopia from 1946.
Before Fame
He was born in Chicago, Illinois.
Trivia
He developed a professional partnership with long-time friend Melvin Frank that spanned three decades.
Family Life
He never married.
Associated With
He worked closely with comedian Groucho Marx on a variety of projects.