Tim Whelan
American writer
- Full name
- Timothy Francis Tim Whelan
- Born
- 2 November 1893Cannelton, Indiana
- Died
- 12 August 1957aged 63 · Beverly Hills, California
- Nationality
USA - Height
- 1.73 m
- Star sign
- Scorpio
- Years active
- 1923–2015
Known for
About Tim Whelan
Tim Whelan was an American writer. They were born on 2 November 1893 in Cannelton, Indiana. Their career spanned 4 titles, among them Safety Last! (1923), The Freshman (1925) and Look Who's Back (2015).
Their career in figures
The earliest credit MovieNCo has for Tim Whelan is Safety Last! (1923); in all, 4 films over 92 years. They have worked as writer in 2, actor in 1 and director in 1. Their title most voted by MovieNCo readers is Safety Last! (1923), with 6 votes. Their busiest decade is the 1920s, with 2 titles. The person they have worked with most is Fred C. Newmeyer, on 2 films, among them Safety Last! and The Freshman.
Latest work
Full filmography (4)- 2015
Look Who's Back
Comedy Autor
- 1955
Texas Lady
Director
- 1925
- 1923
Where to watch Tim Whelan
Their films and TV shows you can watch now in the UK, and where.
- 1923
- 1925
Availability checked on 9 November 2026.
Has worked with
Questions about Tim Whelan
Where was Tim Whelan born?
Tim Whelan was born on 2 November 1893 in Cannelton, Indiana.
When did Tim Whelan die?
Tim Whelan died on 12 August 1957, aged 63. They died in Beverly Hills, California.
How tall is Tim Whelan?
Tim Whelan is 1.73 m tall (5 ft 8 in).
How many films and TV shows has Tim Whelan been in?
MovieNCo lists 4 films for Tim Whelan, from Safety Last! (1923) to Look Who's Back (2015).
What is Tim Whelan's star sign?
Tim Whelan was a Scorpio: born on 2 November.
Page reviewed on 25 January 2016.