Norman Taurog
Born:
1899-02-23
From:
Chicago, Illinois, USA
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.
Acting
Directing
Live a Little, Love a Little
Speedway
Double Trouble
Spinout
Dr. Goldfoot and the Bikini Machine
Sergeant Deadhead
Tickle Me
Palm Springs Weekend
It Happened at the World's Fair
Girls! Girls! Girls!
Blue Hawaii
All Hands on Deck
G.I. Blues
Visit to a Small Planet
Don't Give Up the Ship
Onionhead
The Fuzzy Pink Nightgown
Bundle of Joy
Pardners
The Birds and the Bees
You're Never Too Young
Living It Up
The Caddy
The Stars Are Singing
