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Norman Taurog
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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.
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Who is Norman Taurog?+
Norman Taurog was a prolific American film director active from 1920 to 1968 who became the youngest winner of the Academy Award for Best Director for his work on the 1931 film Skippy.
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He is widely recognized for his extensive studio filmography, including directing nine musical films starring Elvis Presley like Blue Hawaii and G.I. Blues, as well as the classic drama Boys Town.
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