Norman Wexler

Writer
Born
August 16, 1926
Died
August 23, 1999
Awards
1 wins, 5 nominations

Norman Wexler was born in New Bedford Mass and attended Harvard University. In addition to his acclaim as the writer of Saturday Night Fever, he also suffered from manic depression, and in 1972 was arrested by the FBI for saying he was planning to shoot then-president Nixon.

Biography

Norman Wexler was born in New Bedford Mass and attended Harvard University. In addition to his acclaim as the writer of Saturday Night Fever, he also suffered from manic depression, and in 1972 was arrested by the FBI for saying he was planning to shoot then-president Nixon.

Writer

Raw DealRaw Deal(1986)
Staying AliveStaying Alive(1983)
Saturday Night FeverSaturday Night Fever(1977)
DrumDrum(1976)
MandingoMandingo(1975)

Archive Footage

Minty Comedic ArtsMinty Comedic Arts(2015)as Self
Mr. Saturday NightMr. Saturday Night(2021)as Self
John G. Avildsen: King of the UnderdogsJohn G. Avildsen: King of the Underdogs(2017)as Self
Welcome to the BasementWelcome to the Basement(2012)as Self

Known for

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