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Norm Macdonald

Acting

2.6 Popularity Oct 17, 1959 (61 years old) Québec City, Québec, Canada

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 mem...

Biography

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.

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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Filmography 106

2025
I Knew He Was Sick Movie

as Self (archive footage)

2025
This Is the Tom Green Documentary Movie

as Self (archive footage)

2022
Dark Side of Comedy TV

as Self (archive footage)

2022
Norm Macdonald: Nothing Special Movie

Executive Producer

2021
Back Home Again Movie

as Grandpaws (voice)

2021
Back Home Again Movie

In Memory Of

2019
Klaus Movie

as Mogens (voice)

2019
Lights Out with David Spade TV

as Self - Panelist

2018
Norm Macdonald Has a Show TV

as Self - Host

2018
Norm Macdonald Has a Show TV

Executive Producer

2017
The Orville TV

as Yaphit (voice)

2017
Treasure Hounds Movie

as Skipper (Voice)

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Personal Details

Known For Acting
Gender Male
Birthday October 17, 1959 (61 years old)
Died September 14, 2021
Place of Birth Québec City, Québec, Canada
Also Known As Norman Gene MacDonald, Norm McDonald
Years Active 1975 - 2025
Popularity 2.6
Career Stats
106 Total Credits
43 Movie Roles
41 TV Roles
3 Photos