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.

Known For

Style and Substance: Norman Jewison and Hal Ashby

The Man on Lincoln's Nose

Self

An Alan Smithee Film: Burn, Hollywood, Burn

Self (uncredited)

Stanley Kramer: A Man's Search for Truth

Self

The River of My Dreams

Judy Garland: By Myself

Self - Executive Producer (voice)

Once Upon a Time Michel Legrand

Self

Hal

Self