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Jim Norton

Bio: Jim Norton (born 4 January 1938) is an Irish stage, film and television character actor, known for his work in the theatre, most notably in Conor McPherson's The Seafarer, and on television as Bishop Brennan in the sitcom Father Ted.
Born: Tue, Jan 04 1938
Birthplace: Dublin, Ireland
Jim Norton is 87 years old
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Poster of The Secret Garden: The Musical
The Secret Garden: The Musical
Jim Norton was 83 in The Secret Garden: The Musical as 'Ben Weatherstaff'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 06 2021
Poster of The Dead Hands of Dublin
The Dead Hands of Dublin
Jim Norton was 82 in The Dead Hands of Dublin as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 09 2020
Poster of The Last Right
The Last Right
Jim Norton was 81 in The Last Right as 'Padraig'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 06 2019
Poster of Prisoners of the Moon
Prisoners of the Moon
Jim Norton was 81 in Prisoners of the Moon as 'Arthur Rudolph'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 19 2019
Poster of Mary Poppins Returns
Mary Poppins Returns
Jim Norton was 80 in Mary Poppins Returns as 'Mr. Binnacle'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 13 2018
Poster of The Boy
The Boy
Jim Norton was 78 in The Boy as 'Mr. Heelshire'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 22 2016
Poster of National Theatre Live: Hamlet
National Theatre Live: Hamlet
Jim Norton was 77 in National Theatre Live: Hamlet as 'Polonius'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 15 2015
Poster of National Theatre Live: Of Mice and Men
National Theatre Live: Of Mice and Men
Jim Norton was 76 in National Theatre Live: Of Mice and Men as 'Candy'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 06 2014
Poster of Jimmy's Hall
Jimmy's Hall
Jim Norton was 76 in Jimmy's Hall as 'Father Sheridan'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 30 2014
Poster of Homemade
Homemade
Jim Norton was 75 in Homemade as 'Tommy'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 30 2013
Poster of Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close
Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close
Jim Norton was 73 in Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close as 'Old Mr. Black'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 25 2011
Poster of Water for Elephants
Water for Elephants
Jim Norton was 73 in Water for Elephants as 'Camel'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 15 2011
Poster of Small, Far Away: The World of Father Ted
Small, Far Away: The World of Father Ted
Jim Norton was 72 in Small, Far Away: The World of Father Ted
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 2011
Poster of The Eclipse
The Eclipse
Jim Norton was 71 in The Eclipse as 'Malachy'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 24 2009
Poster of Uncle Bill's Barrel
Uncle Bill's Barrel
Jim Norton was 70 in Uncle Bill's Barrel as 'Older Michael'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 18 2008
Poster of The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas
The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas
Jim Norton was 70 in The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas as 'Herr Liszt'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 07 2008
Poster of Driving Lessons
Driving Lessons
Jim Norton was 68 in Driving Lessons as 'Mr. Fincham'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 06 2006
Poster of Stan
Stan
Jim Norton was 68 in Stan as 'Stan Laurel'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 06 2006
Poster of Oyster Farmer
Oyster Farmer
Jim Norton was 66 in Oyster Farmer as 'Mumbles'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 10 2004
Poster of Conspiracy of Silence
Conspiracy of Silence
Jim Norton was 65 in Conspiracy of Silence
Movie Released: Thu, May 15 2003
Poster of The Hound of the Baskervilles
The Hound of the Baskervilles
Jim Norton was 64 in The Hound of the Baskervilles as 'Coroner'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 26 2002
Poster of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
Jim Norton was 64 in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets as 'Mr Mason'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 13 2002
Poster of Boxed
Boxed
Jim Norton was 64 in Boxed as 'Father Moran'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 23 2002
Poster of On the Nose
On the Nose
Jim Norton was 63 in On the Nose as 'Patrick Cassidy'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 23 2001
Poster of Aladdin and the Adventure of All Time
Aladdin and the Adventure of All Time
Jim Norton was 62 in Aladdin and the Adventure of All Time as '(voice)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 13 2000
Poster of Mad About Mambo
Mad About Mambo
Jim Norton was 62 in Mad About Mambo
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 04 2000
Poster of Rough for Theatre II
Rough for Theatre II
Jim Norton was 61 in Rough for Theatre II as 'A'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 2000
Poster of Sunset Heights
Sunset Heights
Jim Norton was 61 in Sunset Heights as 'Sam Magee, The Preacher'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 04 1999
Poster of American History X
American History X
Jim Norton was 60 in American History X as 'Randy'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 01 1998
Poster of Into the West
Into the West
Jim Norton was 54 in Into the West as 'Superintendant O'Mara'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 23 1992
Poster of Midnight's Child
Midnight's Child
Jim Norton was 54 in Midnight's Child as 'Dr. Stefan Grossbart'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 21 1992
Poster of Memoirs of an Invisible Man
Memoirs of an Invisible Man
Jim Norton was 54 in Memoirs of an Invisible Man as 'Dr. Bernard Wachs'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 28 1992
Poster of Even Hitler Had a Girlfriend
Even Hitler Had a Girlfriend
Jim Norton was 53 in Even Hitler Had a Girlfriend as 'Marcus's Dad'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 25 1991
Poster of Hidden Agenda
Hidden Agenda
Jim Norton was 52 in Hidden Agenda as 'Brodie'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 21 1990
Poster of The Temptation of Eileen Hughes
The Temptation of Eileen Hughes
Jim Norton was 50 in The Temptation of Eileen Hughes as 'Bernard McAuley'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 03 1988
Poster of Home Cooking
Home Cooking
Jim Norton was 48 in Home Cooking as 'Gordon'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 08 1986
Poster of Sakharov
Sakharov
Jim Norton was 46 in Sakharov as 'Roy Medvedev'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 20 1984
Poster of Cry of the Innocent
Cry of the Innocent
Jim Norton was 42 in Cry of the Innocent as 'Jasper Tooms'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 15 1980
Poster of Light
Light
Jim Norton was 41 in Light as 'Jack Parry'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 13 1979
Poster of The Legion Hall Bombing
The Legion Hall Bombing
Jim Norton was 40 in The Legion Hall Bombing as 'Detective Sergeant'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 22 1978
Poster of Waiting at the Field Gate
Waiting at the Field Gate
Jim Norton was 37 in Waiting at the Field Gate as 'Rainmarsh'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 03 1975
Poster of Screamer
Screamer
Jim Norton was 36 in Screamer as 'The Man'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 02 1974
Poster of Adolf Hitler - My Part in His Downfall
Adolf Hitler - My Part in His Downfall
Jim Norton was 35 in Adolf Hitler - My Part in His Downfall as 'Pongo'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 12 1973
Poster of Straw Dogs
Straw Dogs
Jim Norton was 33 in Straw Dogs as 'Chris Cawsey'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 25 1971
Poster of The Face of Fu Manchu
The Face of Fu Manchu
Jim Norton was 27 in The Face of Fu Manchu as 'Mathius'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 06 1965

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Dalgliesh
Dalgliesh
Jim Norton was 83+ in Dalgliesh as 'Father Barnes'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Nov 04 2021
Poster of River
River
Jim Norton was 77+ in River as 'Michael Bennigan'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 13 2015
Poster of Elementary
Elementary
Jim Norton was 74+ in Elementary as 'Sir James Walter'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 27 2012
Poster of The Royal
The Royal
Jim Norton was 65+ in The Royal as 'Rory'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 19 2003
Poster of Waking the Dead
Waking the Dead
Jim Norton was 63+ in Waking the Dead as 'David Dusniak'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jun 18 2001
Poster of Midsomer Murders
Midsomer Murders
Jim Norton was 59+ in Midsomer Murders as 'Edward Canning'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 23 1997
Poster of The Treacle People
The Treacle People
Jim Norton was 58+ in The Treacle People as 'Brendan Robinson (voice) / Silas Mitton (voice) / Digger (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, May 03 1996
Poster of Father Ted
Father Ted
Jim Norton was 57+ in Father Ted as 'Bishop Len Brennan'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Apr 21 1995
Poster of Wycliffe
Wycliffe
Jim Norton was 56+ in Wycliffe as 'Owens'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jul 24 1994
Poster of Babylon 5
Babylon 5
Jim Norton was 56+ in Babylon 5 as 'Ombuds Wellington, Dr. Lazarenn, G'Quan'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 26 1994
Poster of Frasier
Frasier
Jim Norton was 55+ in Frasier as 'Wentworth'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 16 1993
Poster of Peak Practice
Peak Practice
Jim Norton was 55+ in Peak Practice as 'Father Matthew Corlon'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, May 10 1993
Poster of Maigret
Maigret
Jim Norton was 54+ in Maigret
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 09 1992
Poster of Stay Lucky
Stay Lucky
Jim Norton was 51+ in Stay Lucky
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Dec 08 1989
Poster of Agatha Christie's Poirot
Agatha Christie's Poirot
Jim Norton was 51+ in Agatha Christie's Poirot as 'Roger Havering'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 08 1989
Poster of Star Trek: The Next Generation
Star Trek: The Next Generation
Jim Norton was 49+ in Star Trek: The Next Generation as 'Holodeck Albert Einstein'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 28 1987
Poster of Unnatural Causes
Unnatural Causes
Jim Norton was 48+ in Unnatural Causes as 'Gordon'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Nov 08 1986
Poster of Lovejoy
Lovejoy
Jim Norton was 48+ in Lovejoy as 'Father Xavier'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 10 1986
Poster of T-Bag
T-Bag
Jim Norton was 47+ in T-Bag as 'Shopkeeper / Gardner'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Apr 04 1985
Poster of The Bill
The Bill
Jim Norton was 46+ in The Bill
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 16 1984
Poster of Cheers
Cheers
Jim Norton was 44+ in Cheers as 'Henderson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 30 1982
Poster of Nanny
Nanny
Jim Norton was 43+ in Nanny
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 10 1981
Poster of Minder
Minder
Jim Norton was 41+ in Minder as 'O'Brady'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 29 1979
Poster of Tales of the Unexpected
Tales of the Unexpected
Jim Norton was 41+ in Tales of the Unexpected as 'Dr Mellish, H.A.K. Bates'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Mar 24 1979
Poster of 1990
1990
Jim Norton was 39+ in 1990
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 18 1977
Poster of Rumpole of the Bailey
Rumpole of the Bailey
Jim Norton was 37+ in Rumpole of the Bailey
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Dec 17 1975
Poster of The Sweeney
The Sweeney
Jim Norton was 36+ in The Sweeney as 'Phil Harrister'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 02 1975
Poster of Hunter's Walk
Hunter's Walk
Jim Norton was 35+ in Hunter's Walk
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jun 04 1973
Poster of Thriller
Thriller
Jim Norton was 35+ in Thriller as 'The Man'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Apr 14 1973
Poster of Colditz
Colditz
Jim Norton was 34+ in Colditz as 'Capt. James Porteous'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 19 1972
Poster of Crown Court
Crown Court
Jim Norton was 34+ in Crown Court as 'Jeremy Williams'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 11 1972
Poster of The Adventurer
The Adventurer
Jim Norton was 34+ in The Adventurer as 'Morgan'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 29 1972
Poster of Van der Valk
Van der Valk
Jim Norton was 34+ in Van der Valk as 'Eddy, Hanson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 13 1972
Poster of Justice
Justice
Jim Norton was 33+ in Justice as 'Alan Cartwright'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 08 1971
Poster of Play for Today
Play for Today
Jim Norton was 32+ in Play for Today as 'Jack Parry, The Detective Sergeant'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 15 1970
Poster of Never Mind the Quality, Feel the Width
Never Mind the Quality, Feel the Width
Jim Norton was 29+ in Never Mind the Quality, Feel the Width
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Feb 18 1967
Poster of Insurrection
Insurrection
Jim Norton was 28+ in Insurrection as 'Tom Clarke'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 10 1966
Poster of Tony Awards
Tony Awards
Jim Norton was 18+ in Tony Awards as 'Self - Winner'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 01 1956