Mel Stuart

Mel Stuart
Mel Stuart, with the Oompa Loompa actors, in 1970
Born
Stuart Solomon[1]

(1928-09-02)September 2, 1928
New York City, U.S.
DiedAugust 9, 2012(2012-08-09) (aged 83)
Occupation(s)Film director, producer
Years active1963–2000
Spouses
Harriet Rosalind
(m. 1956; div. 1979)
Roberta Silberman
(m. 1985; died 2011)
Children3

Mel Stuart (born Stuart Solomon; September 2, 1928 – August 9, 2012) was an American film director and producer who often worked with producer David L. Wolper, at whose production firm he worked for 17 years, before going freelance.

  1. ^ Hevesi, Dennis (August 10, 2012). "Mel Stuart, 'Willy Wonka' Director, Dies at 83". The New York Times. Retrieved November 8, 2012.