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Norman Campbell

1924 – 2004

Canadian composer and television director

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About Norman Campbell

Lived 1924 – 2004 (aged 80). Norman Campbell was a Canadian and American television director, composer, television producer, manufacturer and director.

Norman Kenneth Campbell, (February 4, 1924 – April 12, 2004) was a Canadian composer, television producer, and television director best known for co-writing Anne of Green Gables - The Musical.

Born in Los Angeles, he joined CBC Vancouver as a radio producer in 1948. In 1952, he went to Toronto to produce the early CBC Television broadcasts, such as Festival (1960–1969). He produced and directed hundreds of television programs between the 1950s and 1990s, including a drama Ballerina (1966). He directed episodes of All in the Family, The Mary Tyler Moore Show and One Day at a Time. In 1978, he was made an Officer of the Order of Canada "in recognition of the distinction he has brought to Canadian theatre through the operas, ballets, plays and musical comedies he has produced on stage and television for well over a quarter-century". Campbell directed six episodes of CBC Television/HBO's family program, Fraggle Rock during the 1980s. In 1998, he was awarded the Order of Ontario for his "many celebrated musical scores over the years, including Anne of Green Gables, an international favourite for more than 30 years". He was named a member of the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts in 1975.

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Officer of the Order of Canada; Order of Ontario; Member of the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts; Order of Canada
Also known as
Norman Kenneth Campbell

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Norman Campbell?

Canadian composer and television director (1924–2004)

When was Norman Campbell born?

Norman Campbell was born on 4 February 1924 in Los Angeles.

When did Norman Campbell die?

Norman Campbell died on 12 April 2004 in Toronto.

What was Norman Campbell's occupation?

Norman Campbell was a television director, composer, television producer, manufacturer and director.

What nationality was Norman Campbell?

Norman Campbell was Canadian and American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Norman Campbell

· Wikidata: Q3343754

· DBpedia: Norman Campbell (director)

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