Biography
Norman Zenos McLeod (September 20, 1898, Grayling, Michigan – January 27, 1964, Hollywood, California) was an American film director, cartoonist and writer. He is considered one of the best directors of comedy films of all time.
McLeod made several successful and influential movies such as Taking A Chance (1928), Monkey Business (1931), Horse Feathers (1932), Topper (1937) and Merrily We Live (1938). Other memorable films directed by McLeod includes It's a Gift (1934) with W.C. Fields, and the Danny Kaye comedy The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (1947).
His nickname, as recorded on a publicity still on the set of Monkey Business, was "Macko."
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Filmography
Cast Credits
Crew
Crew Credits
The Twilight Zone
Role: Director
TV • 1959
Alias Jesse James
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1959
Public Pigeon No. 1
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1957
The Gale Storm Show
Role: Director
TV • 1956
Life of Vernon Hathaway
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1955
Screen Director's Playhouse
Role: Director
TV • 1955
Casanova's Big Night
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1954
Never Wave at a WAC
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1953
My Favorite Spy
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1951
Let's Dance
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1950
The Paleface
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1948
Isn't It Romantic?
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1948
Road to Rio
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1947
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1947
The Kid from Brooklyn
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1946
Swing Shift Maisie
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1943
The Powers Girl
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1943
Panama Hattie
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1942
Jackass Mail
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1942
Lady Be Good
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1941