Norman Taurog
Known for: Directing
Born: February 22, 1899 in Chicago, Illinois, USA - Died: April 6, 1981
Norman Rae Taurog (February 23, 1899 - April 7, 1981) was an American film director and screenwriter. Between 1920 and 1968, Taurog directed over 140 films, and directed Elvis Presley in nine films, more movies than any other director. He won the 1931 Academy Award for Best Director for the film Skippy and held the record as the youngest director (32) to win for 86 years. He was later nominated for Best Director for the 1938 film, Boys Town. For his contribution to the motion picture industry, Norman Taurog has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 1600 Vine Street.
Known for
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The Fly-Cop
Bit Part (uncredited)
This Is Elvis
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Cole Porter in Hollywood: Begin the Beguine
Judy Garland: By Myself
Self - Director (archive sound)
Hollywood Rhythm
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
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Pardners
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We're Not Dressing
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Dr. Goldfoot and the Bikini Machine
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Motor Mad
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Girl Crazy
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Boys Town
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Bundle of Joy
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Jumping Jacks
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Palm Springs Weekend
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Words and Music
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The Caddy
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Presenting Lily Mars
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Mad About Music
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Living It Up
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Broadway Melody of 1940
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Little Nellie Kelly
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Double Trouble
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Girls! Girls! Girls!
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