Norman Jewison
Directing
Born: 1926-07-21 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Biography
Norman Frederick Jewison, CC, O.Ont (July 21, 1926 - January 20, 2024) was a Canadian film director, producer, actor and founder of the Canadian Film Centre. Highlights of his directing career include In the Heat of the Night (1967), The Thomas Crown Affair (1968), Fiddler on the Roof (1971), Jesus Christ Superstar (1973), Moonstruck (1987), The Hurricane (1999) and The Statement (2003). Jewison addressed important social and political issues throughout his directing and producing career, often making controversial or complicated subjects accessible to mainstream audiences.
Known For
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
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The Oscars
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Jesus Christ Superstar
Man (voice) (uncredited)
The Stupids
TV Director
Sid & Judy
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I Am Steve McQueen
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Pablo
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An Alan Smithee Film: Burn, Hollywood, Burn
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Steve McQueen: Man on the Edge
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Canadian Pacific
Joe Podge (uncredited)
The Landlord
Wedding Guest in Opening Shot (uncredited)
Mythos Hollywood - Das Geheimnis des Erfolgs
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Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster
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Judy Garland: By Myself
Self - Executive Producer (voice)
Superstars: The Documentary
AFI's 100 Years... 100 Passions: America's Greatest Love Stories
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Fiddler's Journey to the Big Screen
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Moonstruck: At the Heart of an Italian Family
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Once Upon a Time Michel Legrand
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Tell Them Who You Are
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Hal
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Inside the Actors Studio
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Sidney Poitier: One Bright Light
Turning Up the Heat: Movie Making in the 60's
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Private Screenings: Norman Jewison
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Steve McQueen: The Essence of Cool
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Quincy Jones: Breaking New Sound
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Return to the Arena: The Making of 'Rollerball'
The Man on Lincoln's Nose
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A Special Kind of Love
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The River of My Dreams
Norman Jewison, Film Maker
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Making of The Russians are Coming
A Love Story of Today
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