Norman Jewison
Director, Producer, Actor, Writer
July 21, 1926 — January 20, 2024 (97 years)
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.
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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| 1967 | In the Heat of the NightOn Plex |
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| 2001 | Dinner with Friends · as Executive Producer |
| 2001 | Walter and Henry · as Executive Producer |
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| 1996 | The Rez · as Executive Producer |
| 1994 | Picture Windows · as Executive Producer |
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| 1994 | Dance Me Outside · as Executive Producer |
| 1993 | Geronimo · as Executive Producer |
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| 1980 | The Dogs of War · as Executive Producer |
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| 1963 | The Judy Garland Show · as Executive Producer |
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| 2009 | Hollywood's Best Film Directors · as Film Director |
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| 1996 | The Stupids · as Tv Director |
| 1973 | Jesus Christ Superstar · as Man (voice) (uncredited) |
| 1970 | The Landlord · as Wedding Guest In Opening Shot (uncredited) |
| 1949 | Canadian Pacific · as Joe Podge (uncredited)On Plex |
| 1978 | F.I.S.T. · as Screenplay |
| 1973 | Jesus Christ Superstar · as Screenplay |