Portrait of Norman Bird

Norman Bird

Bio: John George Norman Bird (30 October 1924 – 22 April 2005) was an English character actor. Bird was born in Coalville, Leicestershire, England
Born: Sat, Oct 30 1920
Birthplace: Coalville, Leicestershire, England, UK

Death: Fri, Apr 22 2005
Norman Bird is 84 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Crossing the Floor
Crossing the Floor
Norman Bird was 75 in Crossing the Floor as 'Grandfather'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 05 1996
Poster of Shadowlands
Shadowlands
Norman Bird was 73 in Shadowlands as 'Taxi Driver Witness'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 25 1993
Poster of Born Kicking
Born Kicking
Norman Bird was 71 in Born Kicking as 'Mr Radley'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 20 1992
Poster of Miss Pym's Day Out
Miss Pym's Day Out
Norman Bird was 71 in Miss Pym's Day Out as 'Man on Bus'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 19 1992
Poster of Buddy
Buddy
Norman Bird was 65 in Buddy as 'Mr Normington'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1986
Poster of This Office Life
This Office Life
Norman Bird was 64 in This Office Life as 'Seeds'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 30 1984
Poster of Black Carrion
Black Carrion
Norman Bird was 64 in Black Carrion as 'Henry Bircher'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 12 1984
Poster of A Voyage Round My Father
A Voyage Round My Father
Norman Bird was 63 in A Voyage Round My Father as 'Ham'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 19 1984
Poster of The Ghost Downstairs
The Ghost Downstairs
Norman Bird was 62 in The Ghost Downstairs as 'Mr. Morris'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 26 1982
Poster of If You Go Down in the Woods Today
If You Go Down in the Woods Today
Norman Bird was 60 in If You Go Down in the Woods Today as 'Doctor'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 29 1981
Poster of The Final Conflict
The Final Conflict
Norman Bird was 60 in The Final Conflict as 'Dr. Philmore'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 20 1981
Poster of A Cup O' Tea An' A Slice O' Cake - Worzel Gummidge Christmas Special
A Cup O' Tea An' A Slice O' Cake - Worzel Gummidge Christmas Special
Norman Bird was 60 in A Cup O' Tea An' A Slice O' Cake - Worzel Gummidge Christmas Special as 'Mr Braithwaite'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 27 1980
Poster of The Lord of the Rings
The Lord of the Rings
Norman Bird was 58 in The Lord of the Rings as 'Bilbo (voice)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 15 1978
Poster of The Medusa Touch
The Medusa Touch
Norman Bird was 57 in The Medusa Touch as 'Major Henry Morlar'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 13 1978
Poster of The Slipper and the Rose
The Slipper and the Rose
Norman Bird was 55 in The Slipper and the Rose as 'Dress Shop Proprieter'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 25 1976
Poster of Wedding Bells
Wedding Bells
Norman Bird was 55 in Wedding Bells
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1976
Poster of Double Trouble
Double Trouble
Norman Bird was 55 in Double Trouble
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1976
Poster of The Big Kick
The Big Kick
Norman Bird was 55 in The Big Kick
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1976
Poster of Baby Sitters
Baby Sitters
Norman Bird was 55 in Baby Sitters
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1976
Poster of On the Tiles
On the Tiles
Norman Bird was 55 in On the Tiles
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1976
Poster of Monkey Tricks
Monkey Tricks
Norman Bird was 55 in Monkey Tricks
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1976
Poster of Pot Luck
Pot Luck
Norman Bird was 55 in Pot Luck as 'Farmer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1976
Poster of King Arthur, the Young Warlord
King Arthur, the Young Warlord
Norman Bird was 54 in King Arthur, the Young Warlord as 'Ambrose'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1975
Poster of Elementary, My Dear Watson
Elementary, My Dear Watson
Norman Bird was 52 in Elementary, My Dear Watson as 'Inspector Street'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 18 1973
Poster of Ooh... You Are Awful
Ooh... You Are Awful
Norman Bird was 52 in Ooh... You Are Awful as 'Warder Burke'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 01 1972
Poster of Doomwatch
Doomwatch
Norman Bird was 51 in Doomwatch as 'Brewer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 01 1972
Poster of Hands of the Ripper
Hands of the Ripper
Norman Bird was 50 in Hands of the Ripper as 'Police Inspector'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 17 1971
Poster of Please Sir!
Please Sir!
Norman Bird was 50 in Please Sir! as 'Reynolds'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 01 1971
Poster of The Raging Moon
The Raging Moon
Norman Bird was 50 in The Raging Moon as 'Dr Matthews'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 21 1971
Poster of The Rise and Rise of Michael Rimmer
The Rise and Rise of Michael Rimmer
Norman Bird was 50 in The Rise and Rise of Michael Rimmer as 'Alderman Poot'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 12 1970
Poster of Up Among the Cuckoos
Up Among the Cuckoos
Norman Bird was 49 in Up Among the Cuckoos as 'Walter'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 07 1970
Poster of The Virgin and the Gypsy
The Virgin and the Gypsy
Norman Bird was 49 in The Virgin and the Gypsy as 'Uncle Fred'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 01 1970
Poster of Run a Crooked Mile
Run a Crooked Mile
Norman Bird was 49 in Run a Crooked Mile as 'Sgt. Hooper'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 18 1969
Poster of Oh! What a Lovely War
Oh! What a Lovely War
Norman Bird was 48 in Oh! What a Lovely War as 'Training Sgt (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 10 1969
Poster of The Limbo Line
The Limbo Line
Norman Bird was 48 in The Limbo Line
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 03 1969
Poster of All at Sea
All at Sea
Norman Bird was 48 in All at Sea
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1969
Poster of A Dandy in Aspic
A Dandy in Aspic
Norman Bird was 47 in A Dandy in Aspic as 'Copperfield'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 02 1968
Poster of The Wrong Box
The Wrong Box
Norman Bird was 45 in The Wrong Box as 'Clergyman'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 19 1966
Poster of Sky West and Crooked
Sky West and Crooked
Norman Bird was 44 in Sky West and Crooked as 'Mr. Cheeseman - undertaker'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 31 1965
Poster of The Hill
The Hill
Norman Bird was 44 in The Hill as 'Commandant'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 17 1965
Poster of The Black Torment
The Black Torment
Norman Bird was 43 in The Black Torment as 'Harris'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 19 1964
Poster of The Beauty Jungle
The Beauty Jungle
Norman Bird was 43 in The Beauty Jungle as 'Mr. Edward Freeman'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 25 1964
Poster of First Men in the Moon
First Men in the Moon
Norman Bird was 43 in First Men in the Moon as 'Stuart'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 01 1964
Poster of The Bargee
The Bargee
Norman Bird was 43 in The Bargee as 'Waterways Supervisor Albert Williams'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1964
Poster of Hot Enough for June
Hot Enough for June
Norman Bird was 43 in Hot Enough for June as 'Employment Exchange Clerk'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1964
Poster of 80,000 Suspects
80,000 Suspects
Norman Bird was 42 in 80,000 Suspects as 'Harold Davis'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 15 1963
Poster of Maniac
Maniac
Norman Bird was 42 in Maniac as 'Salon'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 20 1963
Poster of The Punch and Judy Man
The Punch and Judy Man
Norman Bird was 42 in The Punch and Judy Man as 'Reginald Fletcher'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 08 1963
Poster of Bitter Harvest
Bitter Harvest
Norman Bird was 42 in Bitter Harvest as 'Mr. Pitt'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 08 1963
Poster of The Mind Benders
The Mind Benders
Norman Bird was 42 in The Mind Benders as 'Aubrey'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 01 1963
Poster of The Cracksman
The Cracksman
Norman Bird was 42 in The Cracksman as 'Policeman'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1963
Poster of In Search of the Castaways
In Search of the Castaways
Norman Bird was 42 in In Search of the Castaways as 'Senior Yacht Guard'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 01 1962
Poster of Term of Trial
Term of Trial
Norman Bird was 41 in Term of Trial as 'Mr. Taylor'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 16 1962
Poster of Night of the Eagle
Night of the Eagle
Norman Bird was 41 in Night of the Eagle as 'Doctor'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 25 1962
Poster of Cash on Demand
Cash on Demand
Norman Bird was 41 in Cash on Demand as 'Arthur Sanderson'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 20 1961
Poster of Victim
Victim
Norman Bird was 40 in Victim as 'Harold Doe'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 01 1961
Poster of Whistle Down the Wind
Whistle Down the Wind
Norman Bird was 40 in Whistle Down the Wind as 'Eddie'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 25 1961
Poster of The Secret Partner
The Secret Partner
Norman Bird was 40 in The Secret Partner as 'Ralph Beldon'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 01 1961
Poster of Very Important Person
Very Important Person
Norman Bird was 40 in Very Important Person as 'Travers'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 24 1961
Poster of Man in the Moon
Man in the Moon
Norman Bird was 40 in Man in the Moon as 'Herbert'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 31 1960
Poster of The League of Gentlemen
The League of Gentlemen
Norman Bird was 39 in The League of Gentlemen as 'Weaver'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 15 1960
Poster of The Angry Silence
The Angry Silence
Norman Bird was 39 in The Angry Silence as 'Roberts'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 10 1960
Poster of An Inspector Calls
An Inspector Calls
Norman Bird was 33 in An Inspector Calls as 'Jones-Collins - Foreman'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 16 1954

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 Screen Two
Screen Two
Norman Bird was 64+ in Screen Two as 'Grandfather'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 06 1985
Poster of Hammer House of Mystery and Suspense
Hammer House of Mystery and Suspense
Norman Bird was 63+ in Hammer House of Mystery and Suspense as 'Henry Bircher'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 05 1984
Poster of Winston Churchill: The Wilderness Years
Winston Churchill: The Wilderness Years
Norman Bird was 60+ in Winston Churchill: The Wilderness Years as 'Sir Maurice Hanley'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 06 1981
Poster of To Serve Them All My Days
To Serve Them All My Days
Norman Bird was 59+ in To Serve Them All My Days as 'Alderman Blunt'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 17 1980
Poster of Hammer House of Horror
Hammer House of Horror
Norman Bird was 59+ in Hammer House of Horror as 'Basil'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 13 1980
Poster of Yes Minister
Yes Minister
Norman Bird was 59+ in Yes Minister
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Feb 25 1980
Poster of Worzel Gummidge
Worzel Gummidge
Norman Bird was 58+ in Worzel Gummidge as 'Mr. Braithwaite'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 25 1979
Poster of Thomas & Sarah
Thomas & Sarah
Norman Bird was 58+ in Thomas & Sarah
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 14 1979
Poster of The Glums
The Glums
Norman Bird was 57+ in The Glums as 'Office Manager'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 07 1978
Poster of Return of the Saint
Return of the Saint
Norman Bird was 57+ in Return of the Saint as 'Morgan'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 10 1978
Poster of Life Begins at Forty
Life Begins at Forty
Norman Bird was 57+ in Life Begins at Forty
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jun 13 1978
Poster of All Creatures Great and Small
All Creatures Great and Small
Norman Bird was 57+ in All Creatures Great and Small as 'Farmer Benson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 08 1978
Poster of Miss Jones And Son
Miss Jones And Son
Norman Bird was 56+ in Miss Jones And Son
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Apr 18 1977
Poster of Raffles
Raffles
Norman Bird was 56+ in Raffles
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Feb 25 1977
Poster of Yanks Go Home
Yanks Go Home
Norman Bird was 56+ in Yanks Go Home
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Nov 22 1976
Poster of Fawlty Towers
Fawlty Towers
Norman Bird was 54+ in Fawlty Towers as 'Mr. Arrad'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 19 1975
Poster of Two's Company
Two's Company
Norman Bird was 54+ in Two's Company as 'Mr. Bunn'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 06 1975
Poster of Angels
Angels
Norman Bird was 54+ in Angels
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 01 1975
Poster of Up The Workers
Up The Workers
Norman Bird was 52+ in Up The Workers as 'Sid Stubbins'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 04 1973
Poster of Arthur of the Britons
Arthur of the Britons
Norman Bird was 52+ in Arthur of the Britons as 'Ambrose'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Dec 06 1972
Poster of Crown Court
Crown Court
Norman Bird was 51+ in Crown Court
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 11 1972
Poster of The Adventurer
The Adventurer
Norman Bird was 51+ in The Adventurer as 'Brooks'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 29 1972
Poster of My Wife Next Door
My Wife Next Door
Norman Bird was 51+ in My Wife Next Door
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 19 1972
Poster of Shirley's World
Shirley's World
Norman Bird was 51+ in Shirley's World
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Apr 07 1972
Poster of The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes
The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes
Norman Bird was 50+ in The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes as 'Inspector Trent'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 20 1971
Poster of Jason King
Jason King
Norman Bird was 50+ in Jason King
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 15 1971
Poster of The Guardians
The Guardians
Norman Bird was 50+ in The Guardians
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jul 10 1971
Poster of Budgie
Budgie
Norman Bird was 50+ in Budgie as 'Inspector Charles Upton'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Apr 09 1971
Poster of Softly Softly: Task Force
Softly Softly: Task Force
Norman Bird was 49+ in Softly Softly: Task Force as 'Samuel Tomkins'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Nov 20 1969
Poster of Randall and Hopkirk (Deceased)
Randall and Hopkirk (Deceased)
Norman Bird was 48+ in Randall and Hopkirk (Deceased) as 'Elliot'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 21 1969
Poster of Department S
Department S
Norman Bird was 48+ in Department S as 'Drayton'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 09 1969
Poster of Sanctuary
Sanctuary
Norman Bird was 46+ in Sanctuary
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jun 29 1967
Poster of Till Death Us Do Part
Till Death Us Do Part
Norman Bird was 45+ in Till Death Us Do Part
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jun 06 1966
Poster of Gideon's Way
Gideon's Way
Norman Bird was 44+ in Gideon's Way as 'Supt. Fred Lee'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 18 1965
Poster of Public Eye
Public Eye
Norman Bird was 44+ in Public Eye as 'Arthur Biddle'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 23 1965
Poster of The Saint
The Saint
Norman Bird was 41+ in The Saint as 'Mr. Spode, Weems'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 04 1962
Poster of Z-Cars
Z-Cars
Norman Bird was 41+ in Z-Cars
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 02 1962
Poster of The Avengers
The Avengers
Norman Bird was 40+ in The Avengers
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 07 1961
Poster of Coronation Street
Coronation Street
Norman Bird was 40+ in Coronation Street as 'Frank Jackson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Dec 09 1960
Poster of No Hiding Place
No Hiding Place
Norman Bird was 38+ in No Hiding Place
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 16 1959
Poster of Armchair Theatre
Armchair Theatre
Norman Bird was 35+ in Armchair Theatre as 'Walter'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jul 08 1956