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.

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View The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

1962Series
7.5
View The Oscars
The Oscars

The Oscars

1953Series
7.0
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Film '72

1971Series
4.7
View Jesus Christ Superstar
Jesus Christ Superstar

Jesus Christ Superstar

1973Film
7.1
View An Alan Smithee Film: Burn, Hollywood, Burn
An Alan Smithee Film: Burn, Hollywood, Burn

An Alan Smithee Film: Burn, Hollywood, Burn

1998Film
3.8
View Canadian Pacific
Canadian Pacific

Canadian Pacific

1949Film
5.0
View The Stupids
The Stupids

The Stupids

1996Film
4.8
View Judy Garland: By Myself
Judy Garland: By Myself

Judy Garland: By Myself

2004Film
7.5
View Steve McQueen: Man on the Edge
Steve McQueen: Man on the Edge

Steve McQueen: Man on the Edge

1990Film0
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The Landlord

The Landlord

1970Film
5.8
View Mythos Hollywood - Das Geheimnis des Erfolgs
Mythos Hollywood - Das Geheimnis des Erfolgs

Mythos Hollywood - Das Geheimnis des Erfolgs

1998Film
3.0
View Fiddler's Journey to the Big Screen
Fiddler's Journey to the Big Screen

Fiddler's Journey to the Big Screen

2022Film
6.0