Norman Jewison

Known for

Directing

Born

Jul 21, 1926

Died

Jan 20, 2024

From

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.

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Jesus Christ Superstar

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The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

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The Stupids

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The Oscars

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An Alan Smithee Film: Burn, Hollywood, Burn

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The Landlord

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I Am Steve McQueen

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Canadian Pacific

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Sid & Judy

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Hal

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Tell Them Who You Are

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Steve McQueen: The Essence of Cool

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Film '72

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Pablo

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The Man on Lincoln's Nose

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Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster

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Judy Garland: By Myself

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Edge Codes.com: The Art of Motion Picture Editing

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