Norman Taurog

Directing

Norman Taurog

Born 1899-02-23 Chicago, Illinois, USA 5 films

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 contri…

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Filmography

5 films
This Is Elvis poster

Though several actors portray Elvis Presley at different stages of his life, this documentary is co…

This Is Elvis

★ 7.0 1981

The Fly-Cop poster

Larry going investigating an Oriental opium den. And opium is to Larry what spinach is for Popeye!

The Fly-Cop

★ 5.6 1920