Norman Jewison
🎂 Jul 21, 1926 — 🕯️ Jan 20, 2024 (97 years)
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Working since the 1960s, Norman Jewison is a director from Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They directed the film The Hurricane, one of their most celebrated works. Other titles of theirs include In the Heat of the Night and Moonstruck. They have directed 31 films and 2 TV productions, working mainly across genres like drama, romance, crime. They have been nominated for a Academy Award.
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Moonstruck
1987
Only You
1994
The Hurricane
1999
In the Heat of the Night
1967
Jesus Christ Superstar
1973
The Thomas Crown Affair
1968
...And Justice for All
1979
Fiddler on the Roof
1971
Rollerball
1975
Send Me No Flowers
1964
Other People's Money
1991
Bogus
1996
The Cincinnati Kid
1965
Agnes of God
1985
The Russians Are Coming! The Russians Are Coming!
1966
In Country
1989
Gaily, Gaily
1969
A Soldier's Story
1984
F.I.S.T.
1978
Best Friends
1982
The Statement
2003
40 Pounds of Trouble
1962
The Thrill of It All
1963
Dinner with Friends
2001
The Art of Love
1965
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Norman Jewison still alive?
Norman Jewison passed away on January 20, 2024 at age 97.
What are the most famous roles of Norman Jewison?
Norman Jewison is best known as a director/writer for The Hurricane, In the Heat of the Night, Moonstruck.
How many movies has Norman Jewison directed?
Norman Jewison has directed/written 31 films and worked on 2 TV shows.
What was Norman Jewison's first movie?
Norman Jewison's first credited film was The Fabulous Fifties (1960).
What is Norman Jewison's most recent movie?
Norman Jewison's most recent movie is The Statement (2003).
What are Norman Jewison's best movies?
Norman Jewison's most acclaimed films include: The Hurricane (1999), In the Heat of the Night (1967), Moonstruck (1987), Fiddler on the Roof (1971), Jesus Christ Superstar (1973).
What TV shows has Norman Jewison created or directed?
Norman Jewison is known for TV work including: Picture Windows, The Big Party.
How long has Norman Jewison been working in film?
Norman Jewison has been active since 1960 — a career spanning 64 years.
Norman Jewison
1926-07-21 · Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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.