Norman Jewison — the director identified for ‘Jesus Christ Famous person’ and different hits — has died.

The famed filmmaker handed away peacefully at dwelling Saturday — this based on his workforce. An actual reason behind demise wasn’t offered.

Whereas his largest declare to fame is, maybe, the 1973 musical — tailored from the famed Broadway play — Norman has tons of notable movies below his directorial belt from through the years … together with ‘Moonstruck,’ ‘Within the Warmth of the Night time’ and ‘The Hurricane,’ simply to call a couple of.

Different films he directed all through his profession … ‘Fiddler on the Roof,’ ‘The Cincinnati Child,’ ‘Rollerball,’ ‘And Justice for All,’ ‘Finest Mates,’ ‘F.I.S.T.,’ ‘A Soldier’s Story,’ ‘Agnes of God,’ ‘In Nation,’ ‘Solely You,’ ‘Dinner with Mates’ … and plenty of extra.

In fact, whereas Norman’s movie profession was most definitely prolific — he really obtained his begin in tv … serving because the director on episodes for enormous reveals like ‘The Large Celebration,’ ‘The Chevy Showroom Starring Andy Williams,’ ‘Your Hit Parade,’ ‘The Revlon Revue’ and others.

NJ additionally produced for reveals like ‘The Judy Garland Present.’

Norman was a adorned director … having been nominated for 3 Oscars in three separate a long time. He is earned many different accolades as nicely, together with a BAFTA and Lifetime Achievement Awards from a handful of orgs.

He was 97.

RIP