Mel Stuart
Mel Stuart (born Stuart Solomon; September 2, 1928 – August 9, 2012) was an American director and producer who is known for directing such movies as; Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, Two is a Happy Number, and Running on the Sun: The Badwater 135. Stuart's career worked for 37 years from 1963 until he retired in 2000. Stuart was born on September 2, 1928 in New York City, New York. Stuart was never married and had no children. He was related to the TV producer David L. Wolper. Stuart died on August 9, 2012 in his Beverly Hills, California home from cancer, he was 83 years old.[1] Stuart's first cousin was Stan Lee.
Mel Stuart | |
|---|---|
| Born | Stuart Solomon September 2, 1928 New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Died | August 9, 2012 (aged 83) |
| Cause of death | Cancer |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation(s) | Director, producer |
| Years active | 1963 – 2000 |
| Awards | Golden Globe Award |
Movies
Directed:
- Four Days in November (1964)
- If It's Tuesday, It Must Be Belgium (1969)
- I Love My Life
- Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971)
- Two is a Happy Number (1972)
- Wattstax (1974)
- Brenda Starr (TV) (1976)
- Welcome Back, Kotter (TV) (1977)
- Ruby and Oswald (TV) (1978)
- Mean Dog Blues (1978)
- The Chisholms (TV) (1980)
References
- "Willy Wonka director Mel Stuart dies at 83". BBC. August 10, 2012. Retrieved August 10, 2012.
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