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Norman Taurog

1899-02-23 Chicago, Illinois, USA

Image of Norman Taurog

Biografia

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 nine films, more movies than any other director. He won the 1931 Academy Award for Best Director for the film Skippy and held the record as the youngest director (32) to win for 86 years. He was later nominated for Best Director for the 1938 film, Boys Town. For his contribution to the motion picture industry, Norman Taurog has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 1600 Vine Street.

Películas

Judy Garland: By Myself Self - Director (archive sound) 2004-02-25
Cole Porter in Hollywood: Begin the Beguine 2003-01-02
This Is Elvis Self (archive footage) (uncredited) 1981-04-03
Hollywood Rhythm 1934-11-15
The Fly-Cop Bit Part (uncredited) 1920-03-28