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Norman Taurog Biography
Birth Name:Norman Rae Taurog
Birth Place:Chicago, Illinois, United States
Profession Director, Writer, Assistant director
Fast Facts
- For his contributions to motion pictures, he was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1960
- Was the uncle of famed actor and director Jackie Cooper
- Acting on stage at an early age, he made his on-screen debut at the age of 13 in the short film "Tangled Relations․"
- Frequently collaborated with Elvis Presley in his films
- Is widely recognized for his take on light comedies
- In 1931, he became the youngest person to win an Academy Award for Best Director
- After retiring from acting, he worked as a professor at USC's School of Cinema
Awards
- 1931Oscar-Best Director: winner
- 1938Fascist Party Cup-Best Foreign Film: winner
- 1938Mussolini Cup-Best Foreign Film: nominated
- 1939Oscar-Best Director: nominated
- 1952Golden Lion-: nominated