Norman Z. McLeod

Norman Z. McLeod
Born	September 20, 1898 Grayling, Michigan, U.S.
Died	January 27, 1964 (aged 65) Hollywood, California, U.S.

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."

Personal life

He was educated at the University of Washington and spent two years as a fighter pilot in the Army Air Service in France during World War I. He was married to Evelyn Ward. He died, aged 65, following a stroke. He has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

External links

• Norman Z. McLeod at the Internet Movie Database

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Name	Macleod, Norman Z.
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Date of birth	September 20, 1898
Place of birth	Grayling, Michigan, U.S.
Date of death	January 27, 1964
Place of death	Hollywood, California, U.S.