Silvio Narizzano
Canadian film and television director
About Silvio Narizzano
Lived 1927 – 2011 (aged 84). Silvio Narizzano was a Canadian film director, television director, television producer, screenwriter, film producer and director.
Early life and education Narizzano was born in Montreal, Quebec to Italian American parents and was educated at Bishop's University. After graduation, he worked at the Mountain Playhouse in Montreal, and before joining the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation as an assistant to Norman Jewison, Arthur Hiller and Ted Kotcheff.
He directed The Glass Menagerie for Granada TV (1963), and the made-for-television films Staying On (1980, adapted from Paul Scott's novel of the same name), Young Shoulders for BBC's Play for Today (1985) from John Wain's novel, and The Body in the Library (1984, adapted from the Agatha Christie murder mystery).
1958 Best Drama Production Cannes Film Festival 1971 Palme d'Or Loot Chicago International Film Festival 1981 Gold Hugo Choices Directors Guild of America Awards 1967 Outstanding Directing – Feature Film
Valladolid International Film Festival 1967 Best Film
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Who was Silvio Narizzano?
Canadian film and television director
When was Silvio Narizzano born?
Silvio Narizzano was born on 8 February 1927 in Montreal.
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Silvio Narizzano died on 26 July 2011 in London.
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Silvio Narizzano was a film director, television director, television producer, screenwriter, film producer and director.
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Silvio Narizzano was Canadian.
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