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Lee Sholem

1913 – 2000

American television and film director

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Lived 1913 – 2000 (aged 87). Lee Sholem was an American film director, television director and director.

Lee Tabor Sholem (May 25, 1913 in Paris, Illinois – August 19, 2000 in Los Angeles, California) was an American television and film director.

Nicknamed ""Roll 'Em" Sholem", he is identified more than anyone else in the industry with speed and efficiency. He directed more than 1300 productions, including both feature films and TV episodes, without ever going over schedule. His achievements over a 40-year career have, as yet, been unsurpassed in Hollywood history.

Sholem's first film was Tarzan's Magic Fountain in 1949 and his last film was Doomsday Machine in 1972.

Filmography Catalina Caper Doomsday Machine Emergency Hospital Ma and Pa Kettle at Waikiki Pharaoh's Curse The Redhead from Wyoming Sierra Stranger The Stand at Apache River Superman and the Mole Men Tarzan and the Slave Girl Tarzan's Magic Fountain Tobor the Great

Television credits Men into Space 77 Sunset Strip Maverick Sugarfoot Cheyenne Captain Midnight The Adventures of Long John Silver Adventures of Superman WhirlyBirds

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Who was Lee Sholem?

American television and film director

When was Lee Sholem born?

Lee Sholem was born on 25 May 1913 in Paris.

When did Lee Sholem die?

Lee Sholem died on 19 August 2000 in Los Angeles.

What was Lee Sholem's occupation?

Lee Sholem was a film director, television director and director.

What nationality was Lee Sholem?

Lee Sholem was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Lee Sholem

· Wikidata: Q6515055

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