Director
Norman Jewison
July 21, 1926 · Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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.
Notable work
7.4The Hurricane (1999)
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7.7In the Heat of the Night (1967)
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6.8Moonstruck (1987)
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7.7Fiddler on the Roof (1971)
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6.3Rollerball (1975)
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7.1...And Justice for All (1979)
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6.8The Thomas Crown Affair (1968)
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6.7Only You (1994)
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7The Cincinnati Kid (1965)
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Often works with
Rod Steiger
3 titles together
The Hurricane, In the Heat of the Night, F.I.S.T.
Denzel Washington
2 titles together
The Hurricane, A Soldier's Story
Al Waxman
2 titles together
The Hurricane, Bogus
Steve McQueen
2 titles together
The Thomas Crown Affair, The Cincinnati Kid
Jack Weston
2 titles together
The Thomas Crown Affair, The Cincinnati Kid
Mo Gaffney
2 titles together
Bogus, Other People's Money
Full filmography · 39
The River of My Dreams
cast
2017
Superstars: The Documentary
cast
2015
Private Screenings: Norman Jewison
as Director
2007
The Statement
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20035.7
Dinner with Friends
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20015.8
Sidney Poitier: One Bright Light
cast
2000
Return to the Arena: The Making of 'Rollerball'
cast
2000
Funny Is Money
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1999
The Hurricane
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19997.4
Bogus
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19965.8
The Stupids
as TV Director
19964.8
Picture Windows: Soir Bleu
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1995