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Norman Z. McLeod

Director, Writer, Additional Credits
Born September 20, 1898Died January 27, 1964 (65 years)
Norman Zenos McLeod (September 20, 1898, Grayling, Michigan – January 27, 1964, Hollywood, California) was an American film director, cartoonist and writer. He is considered one of the best directors of comedy films of all time.

McLeod made several successful and influential movies such as Taking A Chance (1928), Monkey Business (1931), Horse Feathers (1932), Topper (1937) and Merrily We Live (1938). Other memorable films directed by McLeod includes It's a Gift (1934) with W.C. Fields, and the Danny Kaye comedy The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (1947).

His nickname, as recorded on a publicity still on the set of Monkey Business, was "Macko."

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Movies & Shows on Plex

  • Topper
  • The Secret Life of Walter Mitty
  • The Milky Way
  • Topper Takes a Trip
  • The Kid from Brooklyn
  • There Goes My Heart

Known For

  • Monkey Business
  • Horse Feathers
  • Topper
  • The Secret Life of Walter Mitty
  • It's a Gift
  • The Paleface
  • Road to Rio
  • Alice in Wonderland
  • The Twilight Zone
  • Merrily We Live
  • The Canterville Ghost
  • Topper Takes a Trip
  • My Favorite Spy
  • The Kid from Brooklyn
  • Lady Be Good
  • If I Had a Million
  • Casanova's Big Night
  • Alias Jesse James
  • Pennies from Heaven
  • There Goes My Heart
  • Let's Dance
  • The Milky Way
  • Panama Hattie
  • Never Wave at a WAC

Filmography

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