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Norman Jewison

Personal Info

Known For

Directing

Gender

Male

Birthday

July 21, 1926(97)

Day of Death

January 20, 2024

Place of Birth

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Also Known As

Norman Frederick Jewison
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Norman Jewison

Directing

Biography

Norman Frederick Jewison, CC, O.Ont (July 21, 1926 - January 20, 2024) was a Canadian film director, producer, actor and founder of the Canadian Film Centre. Highlights of his directing career include In the Heat of the Night (1967), The Thomas Crown Affair (1968), Fiddler on the Roof (1971), Jesus Christ Superstar (1973), Moonstruck (1987), The Hurricane (1999) and The Statement (2003). Jewison addressed important social and political issues throughout his directing and producing career, often making controversial or complicated subjects accessible to mainstream audiences.

Known For

Filmography