Lee Sholem

Description:

If only one Hollywood name is synonymous with speed and efficiency, it has to be Lee "Roll 'Em" Sholem. In a 40-year career, he directed upwards of 1300 shows, both features and TV episodes, without once going over schedule--a feat probably unparalleled in Hollywood history. Sholem started out in the cutting room some time in the 1930s. A lengthy association with "Tarzan" producer Sol Lesser brought him in contact with the celebrated William Cameron Menzies, from whom Sholem learned the key to expedient production, and later led to his first directorial assignment (Lesser's Tarzan's Magic Fountain (1949)).

Overview

Birthday May 25, 1913
Born In Paris, Illinois, USA
Alternative names Lee T. Sholem

Did you know

Trivia During the filming of the episode "Night of Terror" of the original Adventures of Superman (1952) TV series, actress Phyllis Coates (who played Lois Lane) was accidentally knocked out cold by a fellow actor. Sholem promptly revived her himself and hastily had her finish her scenes before her face swelled up.
Quotes It's a fascinating business. It's fun. It has its ups and downs, but I'm grateful I've been in it.
Nickname "Roll 'Em" Sholem

Scores

5.5
Hell Ship Mutiny
1h 6m
4.4
6.4
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