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Norman Jewison
1926 - 2024
Norman Jewison
1926 - 2024
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BORN
1926
DIED
2024
Norman Jewison Obituary
Norman Jewison was the acclaimed director of "In the Heat of the Night," "Fiddler on the Roof," and "The Hurricane," known for confronting his audiences with racism and other social issues during a career spanning more than 50 years.
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chip fitts
August 20, 2024
Have not seen all his films but were very impressed with Moonstruck and In The Heat Of The Night. They were outstanding as were the actors and actresses in both, R.I.P,
AW
February 5, 2024
Norman did remarkable work that will live on and continue to show case his ingenuity.
Joanne Tickle
February 3, 2024
Norman Jewison had an infectious laugh and a love of life, love for his children, and of course the movies. His laser focus on social injustices showed the world how it really was and the need for change. I will always cherish the moments in his presence. My deepest condolences to Kevin, Michael and Jenny and their families.
RH
January 27, 2024
Heartfelt condolences to the family in your loss. May the God of tender mercy and ALL comfort, comfort you at this time.
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Taffi Rosen
January 25, 2024
I photographed Norman for an acclaimed book entitled
People Who Make a Difference.
A delightful human being to work with. I was certainly intimidated and he made it easy for me. Norman Jewison is a creative monster of film and a huge inspiration for me.
He has left a mecca of work. Peace Norman. You will be missed
and my sincere condolences to your family.
Greg Manchester
January 24, 2024
My first memory of Norm was back in the seventies. My parents were friends with his sister and we spent many a summer visiting the cottage. His cottage was across the street from hers and spent many a day there. He even taught me how to water ski. I wish to extend my sincere condolences to his family.
Kate Bell
January 24, 2024
He made an eclectic set of creations charactised by deep thoughtfulness, sincerity, attention to detail, and filmic good quality, that left his audiences deeply effected. Film makers usually enter this hard mistress of a vocation because they want to change the world by making people think and appreciate. Norman Jewison has changed the world.
Jennifer
January 24, 2024
Celebrating the life of Norman Jewison a talented Director of MOINSTRUCK. I have the DVD and I love the movie.
Jennifer
January 24, 2024
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Elizabeth J.
January 24, 2024
My heartfelt sympathy to family, friends, and fans. He was a national treasure, creating profound masterpieces. May God's love continue to embrace him and may he rest in peace, Amen.
Beth Galbraith Browning
January 23, 2024
My first memory of Norm was many years ago in the early 1950s, long before Hollywood was on the horizon. My parents were good friends of Norm's sister Betty and her husband Jack Robertson. Their daughters were my best friends. That resulted in weekends at the Jewison cottage in Innisfil Beach. We didn't have a tv at the time, Dad thought it was a passing fad. I suspect Norm convinced him otherwise and he finally relented but not for a couple of years. There always seemed to be some sort of construction project that needed to be done at the cottage. In reality I'm not sure how much actually got completed. It was an idyllic childhood filled with fun and always lots of laughter. His smile is one that is as clear today as it was back then. Rest in peace.
Beth Galbraith Browning
MB
January 23, 2024
Enjoyed his movies. Sincere condolences to his family.
CS
January 23, 2024
I offer my sincere condolences to the family of Norman Jewison. May Our Lord give you comfort during this difficult time.
Terry Day
January 22, 2024
What a fabulous director in the movie industry who will be dearly missed. I am in Toronto Canada and Norman was my hero. Canada will miss him dearly. Terry. Day
Teresa Gates
January 22, 2024
I liked him. He made some good movies. He had a good run; but I'm still sorry to see him go. RIP
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