Mel Stuart

American film director and producer (1928–2012)

Mel Stuart (born Stuart Solomon; September 2, 1928 – August 9, 2012) was an American director and producer who is known for directing such movies as; Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, Two is a Happy Number, and Running on the Sun: The Badwater 135. Stuart's career worked for 37 years from 1963 until he retired in 2000. Stuart was born on September 2, 1928 in New York City, New York. Stuart was never married and had no children. He was related to the TV producer David L. Wolper. Stuart died on August 9, 2012 in his Beverly Hills, California home from cancer, he was 83 years old.[1] Stuart's first cousin was Stan Lee.

Mel Stuart
Born
Stuart Solomon

(1928-09-02)September 2, 1928
DiedAugust 9, 2012(2012-08-09) (aged 83)
Cause of deathCancer
NationalityAmerican
Occupation(s)Director, producer
Years active1963 – 2000
AwardsGolden Globe Award

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  1. "Willy Wonka director Mel Stuart dies at 83". BBC. August 10, 2012. Retrieved August 10, 2012.

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