Norman Jewison

Norman Frederick Jewison, CC, O.Ont (July 21, 1926 – January 20, 2024) was a Canadian movie director, producer, and actor. He was the founder of the Canadian Film Centre.

Norman Jewison
Jewison in 2018
Born	Norman Frederick Jewison (1926-07-21)July 21, 1926 Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Died	January 20, 2024(2024-01-20) (aged 97) Malibu, California, U.S.
Alma mater	Victoria College, University of Toronto
Occupation(s)	Film director and producer
Years active	1950–2003
Spouse(s)	Margaret Ann Dixon (1953–2004; 3 children) Lynne St. David (m. November 2010)

He was known for his works; The Cincinnati Kid (1965), The Russians Are Coming, the Russians Are Coming (1966), In the Heat of the Night (1967), The Thomas Crown Affair (1968), Fiddler on the Roof (1971), Jesus Christ Superstar (1973), F.I.S.T (1978), ...And Justice for All (1979), A Soldier's Story (1984), Agnes of God (1985), Moonstruck (1987), Other People's Money (1991), The Hurricane (1999) and The Statement (2003).

Jewison addressed important social and political issues throughout his directing and producing career. This often made him a controversial or complicated figure.

Jewison died at his home in Malibu, California on January 20, 2024, at the age of 97.^[1]