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May 8, 2024 · Norman Taurog (born February 23, 1899, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.—died April 7, 1981, Rancho Mirage, California) was an American director of some 80 feature films, many of which were comedies, including a number with Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis, and musicals, nine of which starred Elvis Presley.
Apr 10, 1981 · Norman Taurog, the film director who won an Academy Award for ''Skippy,'' died yesterday at Eisenhower Medical Center, near his retirement home in Palm Desert. He was 82 years old. Mr. Taurog...
Norman Rae Taurog (February 23, 1899 - April 7, 1981) was an American film director and screenwriter. Between 1920 and 1968, Taurog directed over 140 films, and directed Elvis Presley in more movies than any other director (nine, starting with G.I. Blues (1960)).
Norman Rae Taurog was an American film director and screenwriter. From 1920 to 1968, Taurog directed 180 films. At the age of 32, he received the Academy Award for Best Director for Skippy , becoming the youngest person to win the award for eight and a half decades until Damien Chazelle won for La La Land in 2017.
Biography. Filmography. Life Events. Photos & Videos. Family & Companions. About. Read More. Birth Place. Chicago, Illinois, USA. Born. February 23, 1899. Died. April 07, 1981. Biography. Read More. Archetypal "contract," studio director who entered films as an actor, began making comedy shorts, and moved up to features in 1929.
Cast and Crew. Norman Taurog. Find on IMDB. Find on Wikipedia. Reviews. Speedway (1968) Roger Ebert. Directed by. Blog Posts. Scanners. Action: Steven Spielberg & the need for speed. Jim Emerson | 2008-06-13. View image Shot #1 (of this clip -- not of the entire sequence).
Norman Rae Taurog (February 23, 1899 – April 7, 1981) was an American film director and screenwriter. From 1920 to 1968, Taurog directed 180 films. At the age of 32, he received the Academy Award for Best Director for Skippy (1931). He is the second youngest person ever to win the award after Damien Chazelle, who won for La La Land in 2017.
