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Norman Jewison
Also Known As: Norman Frederick Jewison
Birth Date
July 21, 1926
Death Date
January 20, 2024
(passed away at 97)
Place of Birth
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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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.
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The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
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1962 • 1 episode
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The Oscars
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1953 • 1 episode
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Film '72
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1971 • 2 episodes
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Jesus Christ Superstar
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1973
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The Stupids
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1996
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I Am Steve McQueen
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2014
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Steve McQueen: Man on the Edge
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1990
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An Alan Smithee Film: Burn, Hollywood, Burn
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1998
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Inside the Actors Studio
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1994 • 1 episode
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Canadian Pacific
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1949
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Sidney Poitier: One Bright Light
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Sid & Judy
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Judy Garland: By Myself
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2004
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The Landlord
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1970
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Tell Them Who You Are
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2004
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Hal
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The River of My Dreams
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Steve McQueen: The Essence of Cool
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2005
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Pablo
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2012
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Once Upon a Time Michel Legrand
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