Norman Jewison
Known for Directing
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.
Filmography
Jesus Christ Superstar
1973
as Man (voice) (uncredited)
I Am Steve McQueen
2014
as Self
The Stupids
1996
as TV Director
The Landlord
1970
as Wedding Guest in Opening Shot (uncredited)
Pablo
2012
as Self
An Alan Smithee Film: Burn, Hollywood, Burn
1998
as Self (uncredited)
Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster
2021
as Self
Hal
2019
as Self
Steve McQueen: Man on the Edge
1990
as Self
Boris Karloff: The Rest of the Story
2022
as Self - Interviewee
Mythos Hollywood - Das Geheimnis des Erfolgs
1998
as Self
AFI's 100 Years... 100 Passions: America's Greatest Love Stories
2002
as Self
Judy Garland: By Myself
2004
as Self - Executive Producer (voice)
Sidney Poitier: One Bright Light
2000
Reel Radicals: The Sixties Revolution in Film
2002
as Self (uncredited)
Sid & Judy
2019
as Self (voice)
The River of My Dreams
2017
Canadian Pacific
1949
as Joe Podge (uncredited)
Tell Them Who You Are
2004
as Self
Moonstruck: At the Heart of an Italian Family
2006
as Self