Norman Taurog
Known for Directing · 5 credits
- Born
- 1899-02-23
- Died
- 1981-04-07
- Place of birth
- Chicago, Illinois, USA
- Also known as
- Norman Rae Taurog · Норман Торог · Норман Таурог
Biography
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.
Known For
This Is Elvis
1981
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Judy Garland: By Myself
2004
as Self - Director (archive sound)
The Fly-Cop
1920
as Bit Part (uncredited)
Hollywood Rhythm
1934
Cole Porter in Hollywood: Begin the Beguine
2003
Movies (5)
This Is Elvis
1981
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Judy Garland: By Myself
2004
as Self - Director (archive sound)
The Fly-Cop
1920
as Bit Part (uncredited)
Hollywood Rhythm
1934
Cole Porter in Hollywood: Begin the Beguine
2003
About Norman Taurog
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… With 5 credits spanning from 1920 to 2004, Norman Taurog has appeared in 5 films and 0 TV shows.
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Most Popular Norman Taurog Movies
- This Is Elvis (1981) — as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Judy Garland: By Myself (2004) — as Self - Director (archive sound)
- The Fly-Cop (1920) — as Bit Part (uncredited)
- Hollywood Rhythm (1934)
- Cole Porter in Hollywood: Begin the Beguine (2003)
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