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Norm Macdonald

Actor

Norm Macdonald

Born October 17, 1959 in Québec City, Québec, CanadaDied September 14, 202126 films

Norman Gene Macdonald (October 17, 1959 – September 14, 2021) was a Canadian stand-up comedian, writer, and actor known for his deadpan style. Early in his career, he wrote for the sitcom Roseanne and made guest appearances on shows such as The Drew Carey Show and NewsRadio. He was then a cast member on Saturday Night Live (SNL) for five years, including anchoring the Weekend Update segment for three seasons. After leaving SNL, he starred in the 1998 film Dirty Work and in his own sitcom, The Norm Show, from 1999 to 2001.

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In 2013, he started a video podcast, Norm Macdonald Live, on which he interviewed comedians and other celebrities. In 2018, he released Norm Macdonald Has a Show, a Netflix talk show with a similar premise to his podcast. Throughout his career, he appeared in numerous movies and had been a guest on talk shows such as Conan, Late Night with David Letterman, and The Howard Stern Show. He had also worked as a voice actor, notably on the animated show Mike Tyson Mysteries.

Paste magazine named him #31 on their 50 Best Stand-up Comics of All Time.

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Klaus posterFirst watchKlaus20198.2as Mogens (voice)A selfish postman and a reclusive toymaker form an unlikely friendship, delivering joy to a cold, dark town that desperately needs it.View film

Essential films

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Grown Ups poster6.4Grown Ups2010Man on the Moon poster7.2Man on the Moon1999The People vs. Larry Flynt poster7.0The People vs. Larry Flynt1996Billy Madison poster6.2Billy Madison1995Doctor Dolittle poster5.7Doctor Dolittle1998Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo poster6.0Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo1999Funny People poster5.9Funny People2009Dr. Dolittle 2 poster5.3Dr. Dolittle 22001

Filmography

26 films as actor
  1. 2021Back Home AgainGrandpaws (voice)
  2. 2019KlausMogens (voice)
  3. 2017Treasure HoundsSkipper (Voice)
  4. 2015The Ridiculous 6Nugget Customer
  5. 2012Vampire DogFang / Vampire Dog (voice)
  6. 2012The OutbackQuint (voice)
  7. 2011Jack and JillFunbucket
  8. 2011Hollywood & WineSid Blaustein
  9. 2010Grown UpsGeezer
  10. 2009Funny PeopleNorm Macdonald
  11. 2009Dr. Dolittle: Million Dollar MuttsLucky (voice) (uncredited)
  12. 2008Senior Skip DayMr. Rigetti
  13. 2008Dr. Dolittle: Tail to the ChiefLucky (voice) (uncredited)
  14. 2007Christmas Is Here AgainBuster (voice)
  15. 2006Dr. Dolittle 3Lucky (voice) (uncredited)
  16. 2005Deuce Bigalow: European GigoloEarl McManus (uncredited)
  17. 2001Dr. Dolittle 2Lucky (voice)
  18. 2001The AnimalMob Member
  19. 2000ScrewedWillard Fillmore
  20. 1999Man on the MoonFriday's Michael (uncredited)
  21. 1999Deuce Bigalow: Male GigoloBartender
  22. 1999Dennis Miller: The Millennium Special
  23. 1998Doctor DolittleLucky (voice)
  24. 1998Dirty WorkMitch
  25. 1996The People vs. Larry FlyntNetwork Reporter
  26. 1995Billy MadisonFrank