Norman Panama
Birth Name:
Norman Panama
Birth Place:
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Profession
Writer, Director, Producer, Assistant director
Fast Facts
- Recipient of an Edgar Award in the early '80s for his work with the stage production, "A Talent for Murder"
- Passed away at age 89 due to complications from Parkinson's disease
- Met classmate Melvin Frank while attending the University of Chicago in the early '30s
- While not working with longtime writing partner Melvin Frank, he would also lend his comedic talents to friends Bob Hope and Groucho Marx, adding gags to their comedy routines
- Signed a five-year contract with Paramount Pictures after selling "My Favorite Blonde" to them in 1942, returning once again in the late '50s for a second five-year stint
Awards
- 1947Oscar - Best Writing, Original Screenplay:Nominated
- 1949WGA Award (Screen) - Best Written American Comedy:Nominated
- 1954DGA Award - Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Motion Pictures:Nominated
- 1954WGA Award (Screen) - Best Written American Drama:Nominated
- 1955Oscar - Best Writing, Story and Screenplay:Nominated
- 1955DGA Award - Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Motion Pictures:Nominated
- 1955WGA Award (Screen) - Best Written American Comedy:Nominated
- 1960WGA Award (Screen) - Best Written American Musical:Nominated
- 1961Oscar - Best Writing, Story and Screenplay - Written Directly for the Screen:Nominated
- 1961WGA Award (Screen) - Best Written American Comedy:Nominated