Norman Jewison

Norman Jewison

1926-07-21 – 2024-01-20 (age 97) Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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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.

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Known For

Jesus Christ Superstar
Jesus Christ Superstar

1973

as Man (voice) (uncredited)

The Stupids
The Stupids

1996

as TV Director

An Alan Smithee Film: Burn, Hollywood, Burn
Canadian Pacific
Canadian Pacific

1949

as Joe Podge (uncredited)

Sid & Judy
Sid & Judy

2019

as Self (voice)

The Landlord
The Landlord

1970

as Wedding Guest in Opening Shot (uncredited)

Steve McQueen: Man on the Edge
Hal
Hal

2019

as Self

I Am Steve McQueen
Judy Garland: By Myself
Judy Garland: By Myself

2004

as Self - Executive Producer (voice)

Pablo
Pablo

2012

as Self

Tell Them Who You Are