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Norman Z. McLeod
Director 1898 - 1964

Norman Z. McLeod

Grayling, Michigan, USA

Norman Zenos McLeod (September 20, 1898, Grayling, Michigan – January 27, 1964, Hollywood, California) was an American film director, cartoonist and writer. He is considered one of the best directors of comedy films of all time. McLeod made several successful and influential... Read full bio →

Director Information

Full Name

Norman Z. McLeod

Known For

Directing

Birthday

September 20th, 1898 00:00

Place of Birth

Grayling, Michigan, USA

Died

January 27th, 1964 00:00 (aged 65)

TMDB ID

82389

IMDb ID

nm0572851

Films Directed

11

Biography

Norman Zenos McLeod (September 20, 1898, Grayling, Michigan – January 27, 1964, Hollywood, California) was an American film director, cartoonist and writer. He is considered one of the best directors of comedy films of all time.

McLeod made several successful and influential movies such as Taking A Chance (1928), Monkey Business (1931), Horse Feathers (1932), Topper (1937) and Merrily We Live (1938). Other memorable films directed by McLeod includes It's a Gift (1934) with W.C. Fields, and the Danny Kaye comedy The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (1947).

His nickname, as recorded on a publicity still on the set of Monkey Business, was "Macko."

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