Joseph M. Newman
- Birthday
- Aug 7, 1909
- Birthplace
- Logan, Utah, USA
Bio: Oscar nominated director Joseph M. Newman died at age 96. From 1934through 1938, the Academy awarded a Best Assistant Director Oscar. JosephM. Newman was nominated for this award twice. In 1936 for the movie "DavidCopperfield" and in 1937 for "San Francisco." Joseph M. Newman was anassistant director on nearly 20 film and a director of nearly 60 films andTV shows.… More Bio: Oscar nominated director Joseph M. Newman died at age 96. From 1934through 1938, the Academy awarded a Best Assistant Director Oscar. JosephM. Newman was nominated for this award twice. In 1936 for the movie "DavidCopperfield" and in 1937 for "San Francisco." Joseph M. Newman was anassistant director on nearly 20 film and a director of nearly 60 films andTV shows. Fans of 1950's sci-fi films remember Mr. Newman as the man whodirected "This Island Earth." In addition to an intelligent story, thefilm featured one of the most distinctive alien creatures of the era: theMetaluna Mutant (see photo). Mr. Newman's other credits include the earlyMarilyn Monroe film "Love Nest," "The George Raft Story," four episodes of"The Twilight Zone," the Denny Miller version of "Tarzan, The Ape Man" and"The Story of Alfred Nobel." His AD credits include "Dinner at Eight" and"Maytime."
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Filmography
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The George Raft Story (1961)
- Director
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King of the Roaring 20's: The Story of Arnold Rothstein (1961)
- Director
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The Gunfight at Dodge City (1959)
- Actor, Director
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The Big Circus (1959)
- Director
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Fort Massacre (1958)
- Director
- See all 17 films
Joseph M. Newman Videos
This Island Earth
1 minutes 47 seconds
The George Raft Story
30 seconds
King Of The Roaring 20s
30 seconds
The Big Circus
30 seconds
Love Nest
2 minutes 20 seconds
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