Norman Jewison
Directing
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.
Notable Works
Prominent titles featuring Norman Jewison
Moonstruck
1987
Rollerball
1975
Filmography
Acting (36)
2024
6.7
2022
Boris Karloff: The Rest of the Storyas Self - Interviewee
10.0
2022
6.0
2021
6.3
2019
Sid & Judyas Self (voice)
7.4
2019
Halas Self
6.6
7.0
2014
I Am Steve McQueenas Self
6.1
2012
Pabloas Self
6.9
2008
2008
A Love Story of Todayas Self
2008
A Special Kind of Loveas Self
2008
6.0
2005
5.9
2004
Tell Them Who You Areas Self
6.2
7.3
2004
Judy Garland: By Myselfas Self - Executive Producer (voice)
8.3
2002
Reel Radicals: The Sixties Revolution in Filmas Self (uncredited)
8.0
2000
The Man on Lincoln's Noseas Self
7.7
1998
An Alan Smithee Film: Burn, Hollywood, Burnas Self (uncredited)
3.9
1998
3.0
1996
The Stupidsas TV Director
4.8
1990
7.0
1973
Jesus Christ Superstaras Man (voice) (uncredited)
7.1
1971
Norman Jewison, Film Makeras Self
7.0
1970
The Landlordas Wedding Guest in Opening Shot (uncredited)
6.0
1949
Canadian Pacificas Joe Podge (uncredited)
5.2
Production & Directing (66)
2003
The StatementDirector
5.7
2003
The StatementProducer
5.7
2001
Dinner with FriendsDirector
5.8
2001
Dinner with FriendsExecutive Producer
5.8
2001
Walter and HenryExecutive Producer
8.6
1999
Funny Is MoneyDirector
10.0
1999
The HurricaneDirector
7.4
1999
The HurricaneProducer
7.4
1996
BogusDirector
5.8
1996
BogusProducer
5.8
1995
Picture Windows: Soir BleuDirector
7.0
1995
Picture Windows: Soir BleuExecutive Producer
7.0
1995
Picture Windows: Language of the HeartExecutive Producer
10.0
1995
Picture Windows: Armed ResponseExecutive Producer
10.0
1995
Dance Me OutsideExecutive Producer
6.6
1994
Picture Windows: Song of SongsExecutive Producer
8.0
1994
Only YouDirector
6.7
1994
Only YouProducer
6.7
1993
GeronimoExecutive Producer
6.8
1991
Other People's MoneyDirector
6.1
1991
Other People's MoneyProducer
6.1
1991
Highway 61Thanks
6.8
1989
In CountryDirector
5.6
1989
In CountryProducer
5.6
1989
The January ManProducer
5.0
1987
MoonstruckProducer
6.8
1987
MoonstruckDirector
6.8
1985
Agnes of GodDirector
6.3
1985
Agnes of GodProducer
6.3
1984
A Soldier's StoryDirector
6.8
1984
A Soldier's StoryProducer
6.8
1984
IcemanProducer
6.2
1982
Best FriendsDirector
5.3
1982
Best FriendsProducer
5.3
1980
The Dogs of WarExecutive Producer
5.8
1979
...And Justice for AllDirector
7.1
1979
...And Justice for AllProducer
7.1
1978
F.I.S.T.Director
6.5
1978
F.I.S.T.Producer
6.5
1978
F.I.S.T.Screenplay
6.5
1975
RollerballDirector
6.3
1975
RollerballProducer
6.3
1974
Billy Two HatsProducer
5.8
1973
Jesus Christ SuperstarDirector
7.1
1973
Jesus Christ SuperstarScreenplay
7.1
1973
Jesus Christ SuperstarProducer
7.1
1971
Fiddler on the RoofDirector
7.7
1971
Fiddler on the RoofProducer
7.7
1970
The LandlordProducer
6.0
1969
Gaily, GailyDirector
4.3
1969
Gaily, GailyProducer
4.3
1968
The Thomas Crown AffairDirector
6.8
1968
The Thomas Crown AffairProducer
6.8
1967
In the Heat of the NightDirector
7.7
6.5
6.5
1965
The Cincinnati KidDirector
7.0
1965
The Art of LoveDirector
5.5
1964
Send Me No FlowersDirector
6.8
1963
The Thrill of It AllDirector
7.1
1962
40 Pounds of TroubleDirector
5.7
1962
The Judy Garland ShowProducer
9.5
1962
The Judy Garland ShowDirector
9.5
1962
The Broadway of Lerner and LoeweDirector
1961
The Million Dollar IncidentDirector
8.0
1960
The Fabulous FiftiesDirector
6.0