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.

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