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Norm Macdonald
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 th…
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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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2026
Norm: The Tale of Norm Macdonald
Movie Self (archive footage)
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2026
Lorne
Movie Self (Uncredited)
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2026
Norm.
Movie Self (archive footage)
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2025
This Is the Tom Green Documentary
Movie Self (archive footage)
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2022
Dark Side of Comedy
TV show Self (archive footage)
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2022
Norm Macdonald: Nothing Special
Movie Self
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2021
Back Home Again
Movie Grandpaws (voice)
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2019
Klaus
Movie Mogens (voice)
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2019
Lights Out with David Spade
TV show Self - Panelist
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2018
Norm Macdonald Has a Show
TV show Self - Host
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2017
The Orville
TV show Yaphit (voice)
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2017
Treasure Hounds
Movie Skipper (Voice)
- 2017
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2017
Girlboss
TV show Rick
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2016
Skylanders Academy
TV show Glumshanks (voice)
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2015
The Ridiculous 6
Movie Nugget Customer
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2014
Mike Tyson Mysteries
TV show Pigeon (voice)
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2014
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
TV show Self
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2013
Norm Macdonald Live
TV show Self - Host
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2012
Gotham Comedy Live
TV show Self - Host
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2012
Vampire Dog
Movie Fang / Vampire Dog (voice)
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2012
Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee
TV show Self
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2012
The Outback
Movie Quint (voice)
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2011
Jack and Jill
Movie Funbucket
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2011
Hollywood & Wine
Movie Sid Blaustein
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2011
Sports Show with Norm Macdonald
TV show Himself - Host
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2011
Norm Macdonald: Me Doing Standup
Movie Self
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2010
Conan
TV show Self
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2010
Grown Ups
Movie Geezer
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2010
Back From Hell: A Tribute to Sam Kinison
Movie Self
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2009
The Middle
TV show Rusty Heck
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2009
Just For Laughs: Over The Edge
Movie Self
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2009
Funny People
Movie Norm Macdonald
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2009
Sam's Game
TV show
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2009
Dr. Dolittle: Million Dollar Mutts
Movie Lucky (voice) (uncredited)
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2008
Comedy Central Roast of Bob Saget
Movie Self
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2008
Match Game
TV show Panelist
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2008
Million Dollar Password
TV show
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2008
Senior Skip Day
Movie Mr. Rigetti
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2008
Dr. Dolittle: Tail to the Chief
Movie Lucky (voice) (uncredited)
