Norman Jewison
Director
Norman Jewison has been a vibrant force in the motion picture industry for four decades, having directed some of the most popular, critically acclaimed and honoured films of the last 40 years. Jewison has been personally nominated for four Oscars, including three as best director, while his films have received 46 nominations and 12 Academy Awards. In 1999, Jewison received the prestigious Irving Thalberg Award at the Academy Awards.
Known for his wide range of subjects and styles, Jewison's filmography includes: The Cincinnati Kid, The Thomas Crown Affair, In the Heat of the Night (winner of five Academy Awards, including best picture of 1967), Fiddler on the Roof, Jesus Christ Superstar, A Soldier’s Story, Agnes of God, Moonstruck (winner of Oscars for best actress, best supporting actress and best original screenplay), and The Hurricane. In November 1986, Jewison established the Canadian Film Centre, akin to the American Film Institute in the United States. The CFC offers selected filmmakers the opportunity to hone their skills to a state-of-the-art level. Recently, the Film Centre honoured Jewison with its inaugural Lifetime Achievement Award.
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