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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.
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Birthday
October 17, 1959
Day of Death
September 14, 2021
Age at Death
61 years old
Place of Birth
Québec City, Québec, Canada
Popularity Score
1.7
Filmography
Norm.
Self (archive footage)
2026Movie
Lorne
Self (Uncredited)
2026Movie
This Is the Tom Green Documentary
Self (archive footage)
2025Movie
I Knew He Was Sick
Self (archive footage)
2025Movie
Norm Macdonald: Nothing Special
Self
2022Movie
Dark Side of Comedy
Self (archive footage)
2022TV
Norm Macdonald: Nothing Special
Writer
2022Movie
Norm Macdonald: Nothing Special
Director
2022Movie
Norm Macdonald: Nothing Special
Executive Producer
2022Movie
Back Home Again
Grandpaws (voice)
2021Movie
Back Home Again
In Memory Of
2021Movie
Klaus
Mogens (voice)
2019Movie
Lights Out with David Spade
Self - Panelist
2019TV
Norm Macdonald Has a Show
Self - Host
2018TV
Norm Macdonald Has a Show
Writer
2018TV
Norm Macdonald Has a Show
Executive Producer
2018TV
Norm Macdonald Has a Show
Creator
2018TV
Norm Macdonald: Hitler's Dog, Gossip & Trickery
Self
2017Movie
Treasure Hounds
Skipper (Voice)
2017Movie
Girlboss
Rick
2017TV
The Orville
Yaphit (voice)
2017TV
Norm Macdonald: Hitler's Dog, Gossip & Trickery
Screenplay
2017Movie
Norm Macdonald: Hitler's Dog, Gossip & Trickery
Executive Producer
2017Movie
Skylanders Academy
Glumshanks (voice)
2016TV
The Ridiculous 6
Nugget Customer
2015Movie
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Self
2014TV
Mike Tyson Mysteries
Pigeon (voice)
2014TV
Norm Macdonald Live
Self - Host
2013TV
Norm Macdonald Live
Creator
2013TV
Vampire Dog
Fang / Vampire Dog (voice)
2012Movie
The Outback
Quint (voice)
2012Movie
Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee
Self
2012TV
Gotham Comedy Live
Self - Host
2012TV
Norm Macdonald: Me Doing Standup
Self
2011Movie
Jack and Jill
Funbucket
2011Movie
Hollywood & Wine
Sid Blaustein
2011Movie
Sports Show with Norm Macdonald
Himself - Host
2011TV
Norm Macdonald: Me Doing Standup
Writer
2011Movie
Norm Macdonald: Me Doing Standup
Executive Producer
2011Movie
Sports Show with Norm Macdonald
Executive Producer
2011TV
Sports Show with Norm Macdonald
Writer
2011TV
Sports Show with Norm Macdonald
Creator
2011TV
Back From Hell: A Tribute to Sam Kinison
Self
2010Movie
Grown Ups
Geezer
2010Movie
Conan
Self
2010TV
Just For Laughs: Over The Edge
Self
2009Movie
Funny People
Norm Macdonald
2009Movie
Dr. Dolittle: Million Dollar Mutts
Lucky (voice) (uncredited)
2009Movie
The Middle
Rusty Heck
2009TV
Sam's Game
2009TV
Senior Skip Day
Mr. Rigetti
2008Movie
Comedy Central Roast of Bob Saget
Self
2008Movie
Dr. Dolittle: Tail to the Chief
Lucky (voice) (uncredited)
2008Movie
Million Dollar Password
2008TV
Match Game
Panelist
2008TV
Christmas Is Here Again
Buster (voice)
2007Movie
Saturday Night Live in the '90s: Pop Culture Nation
Self
2007Movie
Dr. Dolittle 3
Lucky (voice) (uncredited)
2006Movie
Farce of the Penguins
Join Twosomes Penguin (voice)
2006Movie
Deuce Bigalow: European Gigolo
Earl McManus (uncredited)
2005Movie
Back to Norm
Self - Host
2005Movie
My Name Is Earl
Little Chubby
2005TV
Last Laugh '04
Self
2004Movie
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Chris Farley
Green Beans (archive footage) (uncredited)
2003Movie
The Very Best of America's Funniest Comedians
Self (archive footage)
2003Movie
Oliver Beene
Hobo Bob
2003TV
A Minute with Stan Hooper
Stan Hooper
2003TV
Comedy Central Roasts
Self
2003TV
A Minute with Stan Hooper
Writer
2003TV
A Minute with Stan Hooper
Executive Producer
2003TV
A Minute with Stan Hooper
Creator
2003TV
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Will Ferrell
Burt Reynolds (archive footage)
2002Movie
Laughing Out Loud: America's Funniest Comedians
Self (archive footage)
2001Movie
The Animal
Mob Member
2001Movie
Dr. Dolittle 2
Lucky (voice)
2001Movie
50 Years of NBC Late Night
Self (archive footage)
2001Movie
The Fairly OddParents
Norm the Genie (voice)
2001TV
Screwed
Willard Fillmore
2000Movie
Man on the Moon
Friday's Michael (uncredited)
1999Movie
Dennis Miller: The Millennium Special
1999Movie
Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo
Bartender
1999Movie
Saturday Night Live: Christmas
Self
1999Movie
The Norm Show
Norm Henderson
1999TV
Family Guy
Death (voice) (uncredited)
1999TV
The Norm Show
Creator
1999TV
Dirty Work
Mitch
1998Movie
Saturday Night Live: A Tribute to Chris Farley
Self
1998Movie
Doctor Dolittle
Lucky (voice)
1998Movie
Dirty Work
Writer
1998Movie
The View
Self - Guest
1997TV
The People vs. Larry Flynt
Network Reporter
1996Movie
The Daily Show
Self
1996TV
Where's Elvis This Week?
1996TV
Billy Madison
Frank
1995Movie
The Drew Carey Show
Simon Tate
1995TV
NewsRadio
Roger
1995TV
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
Self - Guest
1993TV
Late Show with David Letterman
Self - Guest
1993TV
The Larry Sanders Show
Norm Macdonald
1992TV
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
1992TV
The Jackie Thomas Show
1992TV
One Night Stand
1989TV
Roseanne
Writer
1988TV
Late Night with David Letterman
Self
1982TV
Laugh Factory
Self
1979TV
Saturday Night Live
Self - Various Characters
1975TV
Saturday Night Live
Writer
1975TV
Norm: The Tale of Norm Macdonald
Self (archive footage)
—Movie