Leslie Norman

Leslie Norman was a British film and television director born in London, England on February 23rd, 1911. His only contribution to the sci-fi genre was directing the 1956 monster film X the Unknown. During the 1960s, Leslie Norman migrated from film to television and directed episodes of programs such as The Saint and The Avengers.

Leslie Norman passed away from heart failure in London, England on February 18th, 1993.

Notes & Trivia

 * Originally, X the Unknown was to be directed by Joseph Walton (real name Joseph Losey). However, actor Dean Jagger refused to work with Walton, believing him to be a communist sympathizer. Walton was eventually replaced with Leslie Norman. Illness was cited as Walton's official reason for leaving the production.