Norman Taurog
Directing
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 nine films, more movies than any other director. He won the 1931 Academy Award for Best Director for the film Skippy and held the record as the youngest director (32) to win for 86 years. 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.
Known for
Breezing Along
1927
Boys Town
1938
Onionhead
1958
In Holland
1929
The Suitor
1920
Hot Curves
1930
Tickle Me
1965
Honest Injun
1926
Move Along
1926
Living It Up
1954
The Sportsman
1921
Blue Hawaii
1961
