Norman Jewison
Directing
- Born
- July 21, 1926 · Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Died
- January 20, 2024 (age 97)
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
The Hurricane
September 17, 1999
In the Heat of the Night
August 2, 1967
Moonstruck
December 16, 1987
Fiddler on the Roof
November 3, 1971
Rollerball
June 25, 1975
Jesus Christ Superstar
August 15, 1973
...And Justice for All
October 19, 1979
The Thomas Crown Affair
June 26, 1968
Only You
March 4, 1994
The Cincinnati Kid
October 15, 1965
Bogus
September 6, 1996
F.I.S.T.
April 26, 1978
Behind the camera42
- 2003The Statement Director, Producer
- 2001Dinner with Friends Director, Executive Producer
- 2001Walter and Henry Executive Producer
- 1999Funny Is Money Director
- 1999The Hurricane Director, Producer
- 1996Bogus Director, Producer
- 1995Picture Windows: Soir Bleu Director, Executive Producer
- 1995Picture Windows: Language of the Heart Executive Producer
- 1995Picture Windows: Armed Response Executive Producer
- 1995