Canadian-born director, Norman Jewison has died at age 97.
He directed and produced over 40 films and TV shows during his career, including In the Heat of the Night, Moonstruck and Fiddler on the Roof.
He also co-wrote the screenplay for Jesus Christ Superstar.
Jewison’s common themes were racism and injustice.
His films received 46 Academy Award nominations and won 12 Oscars.
In 1999, Jewison received an Academy Award for lifetime achievement.
An iconic filmmaker and one of Canada’s greatest storytellers, Norman Jewison made some of the most memorable films of the twentieth century. Yes, they were his own creative works – but they echoed values that are proudly held by many others across the country.
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) January 23, 2024
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Norman Jewison
1926-2024We mourn the loss of our founder and visionary, Norman Jewison – national icon, brilliant storyteller, passionate humanitarian, steadfast mentor and friend, compassionate human, and a devoted husband and father. 1/5 pic.twitter.com/CSyeVJtWUI
— Canadian Film Centre (@cfccreates) January 22, 2024
We are incredibly saddened to learn that film director Norman Jewison has passed away (1926-2024). To learn more about Jewison’s fascinating early Hollywood career, watch Douglas Jackson’s 1971 documentary NORMAN JEWISON, FILMMAKER: https://t.co/OHFcj3utCZ
— National Film Board of Canada (@thenfb) January 22, 2024
Farewell Sweet Prince👑.
Thank U For One Of The
Greatest,Happiest,Most
Fun Experiences Of My Life.
Without U,I Would Not Have My Beautiful Golden Man.Norman U Made Moonstruck The GREAT FILM Ppl🩵.
Script,Actors,Etc,NEEDED U DEAR❤️
NORMAN JEWISON
LIVES ON THROUGH HIS WORK— Cher (@cher) January 22, 2024
