Director
Norman Taurog
1899 – 1981
Full page on IMDbWho they are
- Born
- 23 February 1899, Chicago, Illinois, USA
- Died
- 7 April 1981
Norman Taurog (1899–1981) was an American director who worked in Hollywood from the 1920s to the late 1960s. He won the Best Director Oscar for Skippy at age 32 and later made the Spencer Tracy drama Boys Town. He also directed Elvis Presley in nine films, more than any other director.
Where to start
Skippy (1931)Full guide
Won him the Academy Award for Best Director, making him the youngest winner in the category at the time.
Boys Town (1938)In the library
Acclaimed drama that earned him a second Best Director Oscar nomination.
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (1938)Log in to add it to the library
Well-known Mark Twain adaptation from his peak years at the major studios.
Broadway Melody of 1940 (1940)Log in to add it to the library
Big MGM musical showing his range beyond family drama and comedy.
Blue Hawaii (1961)Log in to add it to the library
One of the most popular Elvis Presley films, and a defining entry in his later career.
Their films in the library
Awards
- 1931: Academy Award for Best Director (Skippy)
- 1938: Academy Award nomination for Best Director (Boys Town)
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- 1920School DaysLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 1920The Fly-CopLog in to add it to the libraryDirector · Actor as Bit Part (uncredited)
- 1920The SuitorLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 1920The Stage HandLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 1921The Rent CollectorLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 1921The Bell HopLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 1921The BakeryLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 1921The Fall GuyLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 1921The SportsmanLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 1921The HickLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 1922The SawmillLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 1922The ShowLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 1922A Pair of KingsLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 1922AladdinLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 1923Oh! What a Day!Log in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 1923The Yankee SpiritLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 1924Fast and FuriousLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 1924Andy's Stump SpeechLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 1924Flying FinanceLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 1924What a Night!Log in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 1924Motor MadLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 1925The CloudhopperLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 1925Cheap SkatesLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 1925Below ZeroLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 1926Move AlongLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 1926MovielandLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 1926Honest InjunLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 1926Careful PleaseLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 1926Nobody's BusinessLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 1926CreepsLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 1927Papa's BoyLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 1927Breezing AlongLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 1927Howdy DukeLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 1927The Draw-BackLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 1927Drama DeluxeLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 1927Somebody's FaultLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 1928A Home Made ManLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 1928Blazing AwayLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 1929Lucky BoyLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 1929In HollandLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 1930Follow the LeaderLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 1930Sunny SkiesLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 1930PlasteredLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 1930Hot CurvesLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 1930Meet the Boy FriendLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 1930Troopers ThreeLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 1930Song ServiceLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 1931SkippyLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 1931It Might Be WorseLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 1931Finn and HattieLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 1931Huckleberry FinnLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 1931Newly RichLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 1931SookyLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 1931Cab WaitingLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 1932If I Had a MillionLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 1932The Phantom PresidentLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 1932Hold 'Em JailLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 1933A Bedtime StoryLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 1933The Way to LoveLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 1934We're Not DressingLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 1934College RhythmLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 1934Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage PatchLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 1934Hollywood RhythmLog in to add it to the libraryActor
- 1935The Big Broadcast of 1936Log in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 1936Strike Me PinkLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 1936Rhythm on the RangeLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 1936ReunionLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 1937You Can't Have EverythingLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 1937Fifty Roads to TownLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 1938Boys TownLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 1938The Adventures of Tom SawyerLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 1938The Girl DownstairsLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 1938Mad About MusicLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 1939Lucky NightLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 1940Broadway Melody of 1940Log in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 1940Young Tom EdisonLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 1940Little Nellie KellyLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 1941Men of Boys TownLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 1941Design for ScandalLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 1942A Yank at EtonLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 1942Are Husbands Necessary?Log in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 1943Girl CrazyLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 1943Presenting Lily MarsLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 1946The Hoodlum SaintLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 1947The Beginning or the EndLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 1948Words and MusicLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 1948Big CityLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 1948The Bride Goes WildLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 1949That Midnight KissLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 1950The Toast of New OrleansLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 1950Please Believe MeLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 1950Mrs. O'Malley and Mr. MaloneLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 1951The StoogeLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 1951Rich, Young and PrettyLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 1952Room for One MoreLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 1952Jumping JacksLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 1953The CaddyLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 1953The Stars Are SingingLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 1954Living It UpLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 1955You're Never Too YoungLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 1956PardnersLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 1956Bundle of JoyLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 1956The Birds and the BeesLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 1957The Fuzzy Pink NightgownLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 1958OnionheadLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 1959Don't Give Up the ShipLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 1960G.I. BluesLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 1960Visit to a Small PlanetLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 1961Blue HawaiiLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 1961All Hands on DeckLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 1962Girls! Girls! Girls!Log in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 1963It Happened at the World's FairLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 1963Palm Springs WeekendLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 1965Dr. Goldfoot and the Bikini MachineLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 1965Tickle MeLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 1965Sergeant DeadheadLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 1966SpinoutLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 1967Double TroubleLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 1968SpeedwayLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 1968Live a Little, Love a LittleLog in to add it to the libraryDirector
- 1981This Is ElvisLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
- 2003Cole Porter in Hollywood: Begin the BeguineLog in to add it to the libraryActor
- 2004Judy Garland: By MyselfLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self - Director (archive sound)
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