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Norman Taurog was an American film director and screenwriter who became the youngest person ever to win the Academy Award for Best Director when he won the award at the age of 32 for ‘Skippy.’ A prolific director with 180 films to his credit, he directed several comedies—a number of then with Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis—and musicals ...
Norman Taurog. Director: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. A successful child actor (on stage from 1907) and rather less successful romantic lead, baby-faced Norman Taurog found being behind the camera a more rewarding experience. Before becoming a director, he paid his dues as a prop man and editor.
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.
Chicago-born Norman Taurog was performing on stage from his early childhood, long before he began work as a child actor in movies. He entered films at age 14 with Thomas Ince's studios, and turned to directing comedy in 1919 with Larry Semon.
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.
