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 university, private research university in New York City, New York, United States. Chartered in 1831 by the New York State Legislature, NYU was founded in 1832 by Albert Gallatin as a Nondenominational ...
who served as the main influence for many filmmakers such as
Martin Scorsese
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, 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
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''. Martin Scorsese’s classic film ''
Raging Bull
''Raging Bull'' is a 1980 American biographical sports drama film directed by Martin Scorsese and starring Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci, Cathy Moriarty, Theresa Saldana, Frank Vincent and Nicholas Colasanto (in his final film role). The film ...
'' is dedicated to him. Scorsese has named Manoogian as one of his largest inspirations.
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1916 births
1980 deaths
American people of Armenian descent
New York University faculty