Norman Taurog

American film director (1899–1981)
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Norman Taurog
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Norman Taurog

Summary

Norman Taurog is a human[1]. His place of birth was Chicago[2]. He was born on February 23, 1899[3]. He passed away in Rancho Mirage[4]. He died on April 7, 1981[5]. He worked as a film director[6], actor[7], and screenwriter[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (503 views/month, #7,190 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Norman Taurog's place of birth was Chicago[2].
  • Norman Taurog died in Rancho Mirage[4].
  • Norman Taurog was born on February 23, 1899[3].
  • Norman Taurog died on April 7, 1981[5].
  • Norman Taurog was married to Julie Leonard[10].
  • Norman Taurog held citizenship in United States[11].
  • English was Norman Taurog's native language[12].
  • Norman Taurog worked as a film director[6].
  • Norman Taurog's professions included actor[7].
  • Norman Taurog worked as a screenwriter[8].
  • Among Norman Taurog's employers was University of California[13].
  • Norman Taurog received the Academy Award for Best Director[14].
  • Norman Taurog received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[15].
  • Norman Taurog is recorded as male[16].
  • Norman Taurog's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Norman Taurog's Commons category is recorded as Norman Taurog[18].
  • Norman Taurog's family name is recorded as Taurog[19].
  • Norman Taurog's given name is recorded as Norman[20].
  • Norman Taurog's nominated for is recorded as Academy Award for Best Director[21].
  • Norman Taurog's nominated for is recorded as Academy Award for Best Director[22].
  • Norman Taurog's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[23].
  • Norman Taurog's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Norman Taurog'}[24].
  • Norman Taurog's writing language is recorded as English[25].
  • Norman Taurog's related category is recorded as Category:Films directed by Norman Taurog[26].

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Origins and Family

Born in Chicago[2], Norman Taurog… he was born on February 23, 1899[3]. English was his native language[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include film director[6], actor[7], and screenwriter[8]. Norman Taurog was employed by University of California[13].

Recognition

Awards received include Academy Award for Best Director[14], an award for best direction[27], in United States[28], founded in 1929[29] and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[15], a commemorative plaque[30], in United States[31].

Personal Life

Among Norman Taurog's spouses was Julie Leonard[10].

Death and Burial

Norman Taurog died on April 7, 1981[5]. He died in Rancho Mirage[4].

Why It Matters

Norman Taurog ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (503 views/month, #7,190 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]

FAQs

Where was Norman Taurog born?

Norman Taurog was born in Chicago[2].

Where did Norman Taurog die?

Norman Taurog passed away in Rancho Mirage[4].

Who was Norman Taurog married to?

Norman Taurog's spouses include Julie Leonard[10].

What did Norman Taurog do for work?

Norman Taurog worked as film director[6], actor[7], and screenwriter[8].

What awards did Norman Taurog receive?

Honors received include Academy Award for Best Director[14] and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [32] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [33] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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