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.
Died	August 9, 2012(2012-08-09) (aged 83) Beverly Hills, California, U.S.
Occupation(s)	Film director, producer
Years active	1963–2000
Spouses	Harriet Rosalind ​ ​ (m. 1956; div. 1979)​ Roberta Silberman ​ ​ (m. 1985; died 2011)​
Children	3

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.