Tom Francis “Tom F.” Held (1889-1962)

Tom Francis “Tom F.” Held

Birth

31 Aug 1889

Vienna, Austria

Death

13 Mar 1962 (aged 72)

Los Angeles County, California, USA

Burial

Forest Lawn Memorial Park

Glendale, Los Angeles County, California, USA Add to Map

Plot

Sanct. of the Morning Star, GM, Lot 0, Space 13808

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An Austrian born American film editor. He was nominated for 2 Academy awards. Both were for Best Film Editing as well as both were during the 11th Academy Awards. His 2 nominated films were The Great Waltz and Test Pilot.

He started out as a assistant director in the 1920s.

Father of Adah Virginia Crabbe. Father-In-Law of Olympic Games Gold Medalist Athlete & Actor, Buster Crabbe.

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Emma Held

1890–1982

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Adah Virginia Held Crabbe

1912–2004

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