Norman Taurog
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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.
Date of Birth
Feb 23, 1899
Place of Birth
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Date of Death
Apr 7, 1981
Gender
Male
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Directing
19681h 29 min
19681h 34 min
19671h 31 min
19661h 33 min
Writing
Acting
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