- Uncle of Timothy, Jesse, Antonia and Nick Davis (Johanna's children), Ben Mankiewicz and Josh Mankiewicz (Frank's sons).
- Was born into a family of writers.
- One of his earliest jobs in the entertainment industry was as a gag writer for Robert Q. Lewis.
- Son of Herman J. Mankiewicz.
- Nephew of Joseph L. Mankiewicz.
- Cousin of Christopher Mankiewicz, Tom Mankiewicz and Alexandra (children of Joseph).
- Father of John Mankiewicz.
- Worked as a staff writer for "The New Yorker", which led to his television career in 1951.
- Raised in Beverly Hills (CA) and completed his studies at Columbia University in New York.
- Served in the U.S. Army during World War II.
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