
Norman Taurog
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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 more movies than any other director (nine, starting with G.I. Blues (1960)). He won the 1931 Academy Award for Best Director for the film Skippy and still holds the record as the youngest director (32) to win it. 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.
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Known For | Directing |
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Most Rating | 1.048 |
Birthday | 1899-02-23 |
Place of Birth | Chicago, Illinois, USA |
Also Known As | Norman Rae Taurog, Норман Торог, Норман Таурог, |

1920

The Fly-Cop
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1981

This Is Elvis
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2003

Cole Porter in Hollywood: Begin the Beguine
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Cole Porter in Hollywood: Begin the Beguine

2004

Judy Garland: By Myself
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1934

Hollywood Rhythm
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This short plugs the new tunes written by Mack Gordon and Harry Revel for the movie "College Rhythm" and shows the audience how they were written and...
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