G.I. Blues
1960
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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.
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)).
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...
Apr 8, 1981 · RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. -- Motion picture pioneer Norman Taurog, famous for directing children and animals and winner of academy awards for 'Skippy' and 'Boys Town,' died Tuesday following a long...
Norman Taurog. Highest Rated: 100% If I Had a Million (1932) Lowest Rated: Not Available. Birthday: Feb 23, 1899. Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, USA. Archetypal "contract," studio director who...
Norman Rae Taurog (February 23, 1899 – April 7, 1981) was an American film director and screenwriter. From 1920 to 1968, Taurog directed 180 films.
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.
