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Norman Rae Taurog (February 23, 1899 – April 7, 1981) was an American film director and screenwriter. From 1920 to 1968, Taurog directed 180 films.
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- Norman Rae Taurog, February 23, 1899, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
- 1919−1968
- April 7, 1981 (aged 82), Rancho Mirage, California, U.S.
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.
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- Chicago, Illinois, USA
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- Rancho Mirage, California, USA
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.
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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.
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.
- February 23, 1899
- April 7, 1981
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)).
Four Presley musicals completed Taurog’s career: Spinout (1966), Double Trouble (1967), Speedway (1968), and Live a Little, Love a Little (1968). After his retirement, Taurog taught film studies. He also served on the board of the Directors Guild of America.
