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Norman Taurog (Norman Rae Taurog) was born on 23 February, 1899 in Chicago, Illinois, USA, is a director,writer,miscellaneous. Discover Norman Taurog's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 82 years old?

Popular As Norman Rae Taurog
Occupation director,writer,miscellaneous
Age 82 years old
Zodiac Sign Pisces
Born 23 February 1899
Birthday 23 February
Birthplace Chicago, Illinois, USA
Date of death 7 April, 1981
Died Place Rancho Mirage, California, USA
Nationality United States

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Norman Taurog Height, Weight & Measurements

At 82 years old, Norman Taurog height is 5' 8" (1.73 m) .

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Height 5' 8" (1.73 m)
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Who Is Norman Taurog's Wife?

His wife is Susan Ream Broderick (16 September 1944 - 7 April 1981) ( his death), Julie Leonard (23 May 1925 - 5 October 1943) ( divorced) ( 1 child)

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Wife Susan Ream Broderick (16 September 1944 - 7 April 1981) ( his death), Julie Leonard (23 May 1925 - 5 October 1943) ( divorced) ( 1 child)
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Norman Taurog Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Norman Taurog worth at the age of 82 years old? Norman Taurog’s income source is mostly from being a successful Director. He is from United States. We have estimated Norman Taurog's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
Salary in 2024 Under Review
Net Worth in 2023 Pending
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Source of Income Director

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1890

Biography in: John Wakeman, editor. "World Film Directors, Volume One, 1890-1945". Pages 1094-1098. New York: The H.W. Wilson Company, 1987.

1907

A successful child actor (on stage from 1907) and rather less successful romantic lead, baby-faced Norman Taurog found being behind the camera a more rewarding experience. Before becoming a director, he paid his dues as a prop man and editor.

1919

By 1919, he was put in charge of two-reel comedies, starring the comic Larry Semon.

1926

These films were made on the East Coast and it was not until 1926, that Taurog moved to Hollywood. His directing career really took off with the coming of sound, and he soon acquired a reputation as a specialist in light comedy. He also developed a singular penchant for working with children, often giving them chocolate rewards for good acting. They, in turn, called him 'Uncle Norman'. Taurog became the youngest-ever director to win an Oscar.

1930

Taurog was under contract at Paramount from 1930 to 1936. The pick-of-the-bunch among his films - and a solid box office hit - was Mrs.

1931

This was for the film Skippy (1931), which featured child actor Jackie Cooper, his real-life nephew.

1934

Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch (1934), starring the noted stage actress Pauline Lord, comedienne Zasu Pitts and the irrepressible, idiosyncratic W. C. Fields. On loan to David O.

1936

After a stint with Fox (1936-37), Taurog then had his best (and longest) spell with MGM (1938-51).

1938

Selznick, he also did justice to Mark Twain by creating just the right atmosphere for The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (1938), eliciting a strong performance from Jackie Moran in the role of Huck Finn. Initial footage had been in black & white, but Taurog discarded this and re-shot the film in Technicolor, which worked particularly well with art director Lyle R. Wheeler.

His A-grade assignments for the studio included the iconic Boys Town (1938), the exuberant Broadway Melody of 1940 (1940) and the thoroughly entertaining Judy Garland musical Presenting Lily Mars (1943), based on a best-selling novel by Booth Tarkington.

1939

An unknown person telephoned his home and threatened to kidnap his daughter, Pat (8 years old at the time). The phone number was changed and a guard was placed on duty at the property (February, 1939).

1952

In 1952, he returned to Paramount, where he was utilised on the strength of his proven ability to make films economically and on time. Taurog made the most out of the feather-light scripts he was handed for a string of comedies with Dean Martin and/or Jerry Lewis. He was also a favorite of Elvis Presley, directing in total nine of his films.

1960

Taurog directed Elvis Presley in more movies than any other director (nine, starting with G.I. Blues (1960)).

2012

Taurog's Oscar statuette sold for $301, 973, when it was auctioned by Nate D. Sanders Memorabilia on February 28, 2012.

2017

At 32 years and 260 days, he was the youngest person to win a Best Director Oscar until Damien Chazelle won in 2017. Taurog held the record for 86 years.