Norman Jewison
Directing•Born July 21, 1926•Died January 20, 2024 (age 97)•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
1962•TV Series•
7.5
The Oscars
1953•TV Series•
7.0
Jesus Christ Superstar
1973•Movie•
7.1
The Stupids
1996•Movie•
4.9
An Alan Smithee Film: Burn, Hollywood, Burn
1998•Movie•
3.9
Sid & Judy
2019•Movie•
7.4
AFI's 100 Years... 100 Passions: America's Greatest Love Stories
2002•Movie•
7.7
Canadian Pacific
1949•Movie•
5.2
Filmography
Personal Info
DepartmentDirecting
BirthdayJuly 21, 1926
Day of DeathJanuary 20, 2024
Place of BirthToronto, Ontario, Canada
Popularity0.5