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Norman Lear

Bio: Norman Milton Lear (July 27, 1922 – December 5, 2023) was a legendary American television writer and producer who produced such 1970s sitcoms as All in the Family, Sanford and Son, The Jeffersons, Good Times, Maude. As a political activist, he founded the advocacy organization People for the American Way in 1981 and has supported First Amendment rights and progressive causes

Born: Thu, Jul 27 1922

Birthplace: New Haven, Connecticut, USA

Death: Tue, Dec 05 2023

Norman Lear is 101 years old

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Norman Lear: A Life on Television

Norman Lear would have been no older than 101 in Norman Lear: A Life on Television as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 08 2023

Being Mary Tyler Moore

Norman Lear was 100 in Being Mary Tyler Moore as 'Self (voice)'.

Movie Released: Mon, Mar 13 2023

A Case for Kindness

Norman Lear was 100 in A Case for Kindness as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Wed, Oct 19 2022

Norman Lear: 100 Years of Music and Laughter

Norman Lear was 100 in Norman Lear: 100 Years of Music and Laughter as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Thu, Sep 22 2022

Gratitude Revealed

Norman Lear was 100 in Gratitude Revealed as 'Himself'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 16 2022

"Sr."

Norman Lear was 100 in "Sr." as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 02 2022

Lucy and Desi

Norman Lear was 99 in Lucy and Desi as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 21 2022

The Super Bob Einstein Movie

Norman Lear was 99 in The Super Bob Einstein Movie as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Tue, Dec 28 2021

Live in Front of a Studio Audience: The Facts of Life and Diff'rent Strokes

Norman Lear was 99 in Live in Front of a Studio Audience: The Facts of Life and Diff'rent Strokes as 'Self - Host'.

Movie Released: Tue, Dec 07 2021

Adventures In Christmasing

Norman Lear was 99 in Adventures In Christmasing as 'Himself'.

Movie Released: Mon, Nov 29 2021

Dean Martin: King of Cool

Norman Lear was 99 in Dean Martin: King of Cool as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sun, Nov 14 2021

Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It

Norman Lear was 98 in Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 18 2021

A Virtual Princess Bride Reunion

Norman Lear was 98 in A Virtual Princess Bride Reunion as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sun, Sep 13 2020

Find Your Groove

Norman Lear was 97 in Find Your Groove as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Tue, Mar 24 2020

Live in Front of a Studio Audience: "All in the Family" and "Good Times"

Norman Lear was 97 in Live in Front of a Studio Audience: "All in the Family" and "Good Times" as 'Self - Co-Host'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 18 2019

Live in Front of a Studio Audience: Norman Lear's "All in the Family" and "The Jeffersons"

Norman Lear was 96 in Live in Front of a Studio Audience: Norman Lear's "All in the Family" and "The Jeffersons" as 'Himself (host)'.

Movie Released: Wed, May 22 2019

I Want My MTV

Norman Lear was 96 in I Want My MTV as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Wed, May 01 2019

Robert Scheer: Above the Fold

Norman Lear was 96 in Robert Scheer: Above the Fold as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jan 28 2019

Viewer Direction Advised

Norman Lear was 96 in Viewer Direction Advised as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 14 2018

The Newspaperman: The Life and Times of Ben Bradlee

Norman Lear was 95 in The Newspaperman: The Life and Times of Ben Bradlee as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Mon, Dec 04 2017

If You're Not in the Obit, Eat Breakfast

Norman Lear was 94 in If You're Not in the Obit, Eat Breakfast as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 19 2017

Norman Lear: Just Another Version of You

Norman Lear was 93 in Norman Lear: Just Another Version of You as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 21 2016

Corpus Christi: Playing with Redemption

Norman Lear was 91 in Corpus Christi: Playing with Redemption as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sun, Nov 10 2013

Casting By

Norman Lear was 90 in Casting By as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Thu, Nov 01 2012

Pablo

Norman Lear was 90 in Pablo as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Wed, Oct 17 2012

The Television Revolution Begins: "All in the Family" Is On the Air

Norman Lear was 86 in The Television Revolution Begins: "All in the Family" Is On the Air as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jun 09 2009

Those Were the Days: The Birth of "All in the Family"

Norman Lear was 86 in Those Were the Days: The Birth of "All in the Family" as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jun 09 2009

The Brothers Warner

Norman Lear was 86 in The Brothers Warner as 'Self - Producer'.

Movie Released: Thu, Oct 16 2008

A Note of Triumph: The Golden Age of Norman Corwin

Norman Lear was 83 in A Note of Triumph: The Golden Age of Norman Corwin

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 19 2005

The Golden Girls: Lifetime Intimate Portrait Series

Norman Lear was 80 in The Golden Girls: Lifetime Intimate Portrait Series as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 2003

Funny Is Money

Norman Lear was 77 in Funny Is Money as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 01 1999

Perfect Moment

Norman Lear was 74 in Perfect Moment as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 21 1997

Color Adjustment

Norman Lear was 69 in Color Adjustment as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jan 29 1992

All in the Family: 20th Anniversary Special

Norman Lear was 68 in All in the Family: 20th Anniversary Special as 'Self - Host'.

Movie Released: Sat, Feb 16 1991

A Different Approach

Norman Lear was 55 in A Different Approach

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1978

Cold Turkey

Norman Lear was 48 in Cold Turkey as 'Crying Man (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 19 1971

Come Blow Your Horn

Norman Lear was 40 in Come Blow Your Horn as 'Party Guest (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jun 05 1963

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Good Times

Norman Lear would have been no older than 101 in Good Times as 'Self (voice)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Apr 12 2024

Right to Offend: The Black Comedy Revolution

Norman Lear was 99+ in Right to Offend: The Black Comedy Revolution

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jun 29 2022

JANET JACKSON.

Norman Lear was 99+ in JANET JACKSON. as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 28 2022

Stars in the House

Norman Lear was 97+ in Stars in the House as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Mar 16 2020

Visible: Out on Television

Norman Lear was 97+ in Visible: Out on Television as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Feb 14 2020

America Divided

Norman Lear was 94+ in America Divided as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 29 2016

To Tell the Truth

Norman Lear was 93+ in To Tell the Truth as 'Self - Panelist'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jun 14 2016

StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson

Norman Lear was 92+ in StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Apr 20 2015

Late Night with Seth Meyers

Norman Lear was 91+ in Late Night with Seth Meyers as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Feb 25 2014

Finding Your Roots

Norman Lear was 89+ in Finding Your Roots as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Mar 24 2012

Iconoclasts

Norman Lear was 83+ in Iconoclasts as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Nov 17 2005

Jack & Bobby

Norman Lear was 82+ in Jack & Bobby

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 12 2004

TV Revolution

Norman Lear was 81+ in TV Revolution

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, May 23 2004

South Park

Norman Lear was 75+ in South Park

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Aug 13 1997

E! True Hollywood Story

Norman Lear was 74+ in E! True Hollywood Story

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Aug 21 1996

The Daily Show

Norman Lear was 73+ in The Daily Show as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jul 22 1996

Intimate Portrait

Norman Lear was 71+ in Intimate Portrait as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 14 1993

The Simpsons

Norman Lear was 67+ in The Simpsons as 'Norman Lear (voice)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Dec 17 1989

Saturday Night Live

Norman Lear was 53+ in Saturday Night Live as 'Self - Host'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 11 1975

Dinah!

Norman Lear was 52+ in Dinah! as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 21 1974

The Dick Cavett Show

Norman Lear was 45+ in The Dick Cavett Show as 'Self - Guest'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jun 06 1968

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

Norman Lear was 40+ in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962

The Mike Douglas Show

Norman Lear was 39+ in The Mike Douglas Show as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 11 1961