Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Birthdate
1959-10-17
Day of Death
2021-09-14
Place of Birth
Québec City, Québec, Canada
Norm Macdonald
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.
Filmography (44)
Norm.
2026
I Knew He Was Sick
2025
This Is the Tom Green Documentary
2025
Norm Macdonald: Nothing Special
2022
Back Home Again
2021
Klaus
2019
Treasure Hounds
2017
Norm Macdonald: Hitler's Dog, Gossip & Trickery
2017
The Ridiculous 6
2015
Vampire Dog
2012
The Outback
2012
Jack and Jill
2011
Hollywood & Wine
2011
Norm Macdonald: Me Doing Standup
2011
