Mel Stuart facts for kids
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Mel Stuart
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Stuart Solomon
September 2, 1928 New York City, New York, U.S.
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| Died | August 9, 2012 (aged 83) |
| Cause of death | Cancer |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Director, producer |
| Years active | 1963 – 2000 |
| Awards | Golden Globe Award |
Mel Stuart (born Stuart Solomon; September 2, 1928 – August 9, 2012) was an American director and producer. He was famous for directing movies like Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory. He also directed Two is a Happy Number and Running on the Sun: The Badwater 135.
Mel Stuart was born in New York City on September 2, 1928. His career in movies and TV lasted for almost 37 years. He started working in 1963 and retired in 2000. Mel Stuart died on August 9, 2012, at his home in Beverly Hills, California. He was 83 years old and passed away from cancer.
Movies Mel Stuart Directed
Mel Stuart directed many different films and TV shows. Here are some of the movies he 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 movie) (1976)
- Welcome Back, Kotter (TV show episode) (1977)
- Ruby and Oswald (TV movie) (1978)
- Mean Dog Blues (1978)
- The Chisholms (TV series episode) (1980)
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