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Mel Stuart. Mel Stuart (born Stuart Solomon; September 2, 1928 – August 9, 2012) was an American film director and producer who often worked with producer David L. Wolper, at whose production firm he worked for 17 years, before going freelance.
Mel Stuart. Director: Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory. Mel Stuart was born on 2 September 1928 in New York City, New York, USA. He was a producer and director, known for Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971), Running on the Sun: The Badwater 135 (2000) and The Making of the President 1960 (1963).
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Aug 10, 2012 · Stuart Solomon (his son did not know when or why he changed his name to Mel Stuart) was born in Manhattan on Sept. 2, 1928, to Edgar and Cecille Solomon. His father, who owned a hat store, was an ...
Mel Stuart was a producer and director of documentaries and films, best known for Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971). He was a cousin of Stan Lee and died in 2012 in Beverly Hills.
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Aug 11, 2012 · Mel Stuart directed or produced more than 180 films and won four Emmys. His film 'Four Days in November,' on the assassination of President Kennedy, was nominated for an Oscar.
Aug 24, 2012 · Mel Stuart was a prolific film director and producer, best known for his musical-fantasy adaptation of Roald Dahl's novel. He also made several documentaries on history, arts and politics, and won several Emmys and an Oscar nomination.
Mel Stuart was an American film director and producer who worked on Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, Wattstax, and other documentaries. He also directed movies of the week, TV series, and won four Emmy awards and an Oscar nomination.