Haig Manoogian (May 23, 1916 – May 26, 1980) was an Armenian-American professor of film at
New York University
New York University (NYU) is a private research university in New York City. Chartered in 1831 by the New York State Legislature, NYU was founded by a group of New Yorkers led by then- Secretary of the Treasury Albert Gallatin.
In 1832, th ...
who served as the main influence for many filmmakers such as
Martin Scorsese
Martin Charles Scorsese ( , ; born November 17, 1942) is an American film director, producer, screenwriter and actor. Scorsese emerged as one of the major figures of the New Hollywood era. He is the recipient of many major accolades, inclu ...
, who was a student of his at New York University. Martin Scorsese called Manoogian teachings “The most precious gift I have ever received.”
Martin Scorsese
Manoogian co-produced Scorsese's first feature film ''
Who's That Knocking at My Door
''Who's That Knocking at My Door'', originally titled ''I Call First'', is a 1967 American independent drama film written and directed by Martin Scorsese and starring Harvey Keitel and Zina Bethune. It was Scorsese's feature film directorial deb ...
''. Martin Scorsese’s classic film ''
Raging Bull
''Raging Bull'' is a 1980 American biographical sports drama film directed by Martin Scorsese, produced by Robert Chartoff and Irwin Winkler and adapted by Paul Schrader and Mardik Martin from Jake LaMotta's 1970 memoir '' Raging Bull: My ...
'' is dedicated to him. Scorsese has named Manoogian as one of his largest inspirations.
References
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The Religious Affiliation of Director Martin Scorsese
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1916 births
1980 deaths
American people of Armenian descent
New York University faculty