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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Filmography
all 59
Movies 56
Director 48
Writer 5
TV Shows 3
self 1
The Twilight Zone (1959)
Alias Jesse James (1959)
Public Pigeon No. 1 (1957)
The Gale Storm Show (1956)
Screen Director's Playhouse (1955)
Casanova's Big Night (1954)
Never Wave at a WAC (1953)
My Favorite Spy (1951)
Let's Dance (1950)
The Paleface (1948)
Isn't It Romantic? (1948)
Road to Rio (1947)
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (1947)
The Kid from Brooklyn (1946)
The Canterville Ghost (1944)
Swing Shift Maisie (1943)
The Powers Girl (1943)
Panama Hattie (1942)
Jackass Mail (1942)
Lady Be Good (1941)
You Can't Fool a Camera (1941)
The Trial of Mary Dugan (1941)
Little Men (1940)
Remember? (1939)
Topper Takes a Trip (1938)
There Goes My Heart (1938)
Merrily We Live (1938)
Topper (1937)
Mind Your Own Business (1936)
Pennies from Heaven (1936)
Early to Bed (1936)
The Milky Way (1936)
Coronado (1935)
Here Comes Cookie (1935)
Redheads on Parade (1935)
It's a Gift (1934)
Many Happy Returns (1934)
Melody in Spring (1934)
Alice in Wonderland (1933)
Mama Loves Papa (1933)
A Lady's Profession (1933)
If I Had a Million (1932)
Horse Feathers (1932)
The Miracle Man (1932)
Sooky (1931)
Touchdown! (1931)
Monkey Business (1931)
Skippy (1931)
Finn and Hattie (1931)
Along Came Youth (1930)
The Air Circus (1928)
None But the Brave (1928)
Long Hose (1928)
Wings (1927)
Meet the Folks (1927)
Grandpa's Girl (1924)
Getting Gertie's Goat (1924)
A Perfect 36 (1923)
Fool Proof (1923)
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Known ForDirecting
GenderMale
Birthday1895-09-20
Deathday1964-01-27 (68 years old)
Birth PlaceMichigan, United States of America
RelationshipsEvelyn Ward (1926-01-01 - 1964-01-26)
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
Also Known AsНорман З. МакЛеод, Norman McLeod
Awardsstar on Hollywood Walk of Fame
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