Norman Tokar

Norman Tokar

Deceased · Born: Nov 25, 1919 · Died: Apr 6, 1979

Personal Details

BornNov 25, 1919 Newark, New Jersey, USA
Spouse
  • Ann Frances Kass

    ( May 14, 1961 to Sep 1, 1968 )
  • Phyllis Coates

    ( Aug 27, 1955 to May 2, 1960 )
  • Grace Esther Menkes

    ( Dec 1, 1941 to Dec 24, 1949 )

Biography

Norman Tokar, a multifaceted American creative professional, was born on November 25, 1919, and left an indelible mark on the world of entertainment until his passing on April 6, 1979. His impressive career spanned various roles, including director, actor, writer, and producer, with a notable focus on serial television and feature films.

As a director, Tokar made a significant impact on the iconic television series "Leave it to Beaver," contributing to the early episodes of this beloved program. However, his greatest achievements were realized through his work with Walt Disney Productions, where he directed over a dozen films throughout the 1950s to the 1970s.

Career

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1978
{"id":26028,"title":"Candleshoe","year":"1977","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/candleshoe","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_26028.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_26028.jpg"},"released":1}
1977
Candleshoe
Candleshoe as Director
{"id":35622,"title":"No Deposit, No Return","year":"1976","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/no-deposit-no-return","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_35622.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_35622.jpg"},"released":1}
1976
{"id":6203,"title":"The Apple Dumpling Gang","year":"1975","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-apple-dumpling-gang","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6s3mrbfsjp90.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6s3mrbfsjp90.jpg"},"released":1}
1975
{"id":22795,"title":"Where the Red Fern Grows","year":"1974","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/where-the-red-fern-grows","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3t1qjfeun7d0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3t1qjfeun7d0.jpg"},"released":1}
1974
{"id":14645,"title":"Snowball Express","year":"1972","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/snowball-express","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_14645.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_14645.jpg"},"released":1}
1972
{"id":23665,"title":"The Boatniks","year":"1970","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-boatniks","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_23665.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_23665.jpg"},"released":1}
1970
The Boatniks
The Boatniks as Director
{"id":23581,"title":"Rascal","year":"1969","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/rascal","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_23581.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_23581.jpg"},"released":1}
1969
Rascal
Rascal as Director
{"id":81980,"title":"The Horse in the Gray Flannel Suit","year":"1968","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-horse-in-the-gray-flannel-suit","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_81980.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_81980.jpg"},"released":1}
1968
{"id":22620,"title":"The Happiest Millionaire","year":"1967","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-happiest-millionaire","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_22620.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_22620.jpg"},"released":1}
1967
{"id":15884,"title":"The Ugly Dachshund","year":"1966","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-ugly-dachshund","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_15884.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_15884.jpg"},"released":1}
1966
{"id":14853,"title":"Follow Me, Boys!","year":"1966","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/follow-me-boys","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7c4jk21f4300.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7c4jk21f4300.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":35843,"title":"Those Calloways","year":"1965","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/those-calloways","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_35843.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_35843.jpg"},"released":1}
1965
{"id":33817,"title":"A Tiger Walks","year":"1964","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/a-tiger-walks","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_33817.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_33817.jpg"},"released":1}
1964
A Tiger Walks
A Tiger Walks as Director
{"id":65883,"title":"Savage Sam","year":"1963","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/savage-sam","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_65883.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_65883.jpg"},"released":1}
1963
Savage Sam
Savage Sam as Director
{"id":173601,"title":"Disneyland","year":"1962","job":"Director, Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/disneyland-1962","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_173601.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_173601.jpg"},"released":1}
1962
Disneyland
Disneyland as Director, Writer
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Big Red
Big Red as Director