Portrait of Norman Lear

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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Movies (As Crew)

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Poster of Duino
Duino
Norman Lear would have been no older than
101 in Duino
as 'Executive Producer'.
Tue, Apr 16 2024
Poster of I Got A Monster
I Got A Monster
Norman Lear was
100 in I Got A Monster
as 'Executive Producer'.
Fri, Mar 10 2023
Poster of Live in Front of a Studio Audience: The Facts of Life and Diff'rent Strokes
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 'Executive Producer'.
Tue, Dec 07 2021
Poster of I Carry You with Me
I Carry You with Me
Norman Lear was
98 in I Carry You with Me
as 'Executive Producer'.
Fri, Jun 25 2021
Poster of Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It
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 'Executive Producer'.
Fri, Jun 18 2021
Poster of Live in Front of a Studio Audience: "All in the Family" and "Good Times"
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 'Executive Producer, Original Series Creator'.
Wed, Dec 18 2019
Poster of Live in Front of a Studio Audience: Norman Lear's "All in the Family" and "The Jeffersons"
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 'Writer'.
Wed, May 22 2019
Poster of Playing For Change 3 - Songs Around The World
Playing For Change 3 - Songs Around The World
Norman Lear was
91 in Playing For Change 3 - Songs Around The World
as 'Executive Producer'.
Thu, Apr 17 2014
Poster of Pete Seeger: The Power of Song
Pete Seeger: The Power of Song
Norman Lear was
85 in Pete Seeger: The Power of Song
as 'Executive Producer'.
Fri, Sep 14 2007
Poster of Way Past Cool
Way Past Cool
Norman Lear was
77 in Way Past Cool
as 'Executive Producer'.
Sat, Jan 01 2000
Poster of Fried Green Tomatoes
Fried Green Tomatoes
Norman Lear was
69 in Fried Green Tomatoes
as 'Executive Producer'.
Fri, Dec 27 1991
Poster of The Princess Bride
The Princess Bride
Norman Lear was
65 in The Princess Bride
as 'Executive Producer'.
Fri, Sep 25 1987
Poster of Heartsounds
Heartsounds
Norman Lear was
62 in Heartsounds
as 'Executive Producer'.
Sun, Sep 30 1984
Poster of I Love Liberty
I Love Liberty
Norman Lear was
59 in I Love Liberty
as 'Executive Producer, Writer'.
Sun, Mar 21 1982
Poster of The Thief Who Came to Dinner
The Thief Who Came to Dinner
Norman Lear was
50 in The Thief Who Came to Dinner
as 'Producer'.
Thu, Mar 01 1973
Poster of Cold Turkey
Cold Turkey
Norman Lear was
48 in Cold Turkey
as 'Director, Screenplay, Producer'.
Fri, Feb 19 1971
Poster of Start the Revolution Without Me
Start the Revolution Without Me
Norman Lear was
47 in Start the Revolution Without Me
as 'Executive Producer'.
Wed, Feb 04 1970
Poster of The Night They Raided Minsky's
The Night They Raided Minsky's
Norman Lear was
46 in The Night They Raided Minsky's
as 'Screenplay, Producer'.
Sun, Dec 22 1968
Poster of Divorce American Style
Divorce American Style
Norman Lear was
44 in Divorce American Style
as 'Producer, Screenplay'.
Wed, Jun 21 1967
Poster of Never Too Late
Never Too Late
Norman Lear was
43 in Never Too Late
as 'Producer'.
Thu, Nov 04 1965
Poster of Come Blow Your Horn
Come Blow Your Horn
Norman Lear was
40 in Come Blow Your Horn
as 'Screenplay, Producer'.
Wed, Jun 05 1963
Poster of Scared Stiff
Scared Stiff
Norman Lear was
30 in Scared Stiff
as 'Additional Dialogue'.
Mon, Apr 27 1953

TV Shows (As Crew)

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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 Good Times
Good Times
Norman Lear would have been no older than
101 in Good Times
as 'Executive Producer'.
First Air Date
Fri, Apr 12 2024
Poster of One Day at a Time
One Day at a Time
Norman Lear was
94+ in One Day at a Time
as 'Executive Producer'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jan 06 2017
Poster of Chappelle's Show
Chappelle's Show
Norman Lear was
80+ in Chappelle's Show
as 'Writer'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jan 22 2003
Poster of Channel Umptee-3
Channel Umptee-3
Norman Lear was
75+ in Channel Umptee-3
as 'Producer'.
First Air Date
Sat, Oct 25 1997
Poster of 704 Hauser
704 Hauser
Norman Lear was
71+ in 704 Hauser
as 'Writer, Director, Creator'.
First Air Date
Mon, Apr 11 1994
Poster of The Powers That Be
The Powers That Be
Norman Lear was
69+ in The Powers That Be
as 'Producer, Director'.
First Air Date
Sat, Mar 07 1992
Poster of Sunday Dinner
Sunday Dinner
Norman Lear was
68+ in Sunday Dinner
as 'Producer, Writer, Creator'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jun 02 1991
Poster of a.k.a. Pablo
a.k.a. Pablo
Norman Lear was
61+ in a.k.a. Pablo
as 'Writer, Producer, Creator'.
First Air Date
Tue, Mar 06 1984
Poster of Palmerstown, U.S.A.
Palmerstown, U.S.A.
Norman Lear was
57+ in Palmerstown, U.S.A.
as 'Producer'.
First Air Date
Thu, Mar 20 1980
Poster of Archie Bunker's Place
Archie Bunker's Place
Norman Lear was
57+ in Archie Bunker's Place
as 'Creator'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 23 1979
Poster of The Facts of Life
The Facts of Life
Norman Lear was
57+ in The Facts of Life
as 'Creator'.
First Air Date
Fri, Aug 24 1979
Poster of Hanging In
Hanging In
Norman Lear was
57+ in Hanging In
as 'Producer'.
First Air Date
Thu, Aug 09 1979
Poster of Apple Pie
Apple Pie
Norman Lear was
56+ in Apple Pie
as 'Creator'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 23 1978
Poster of America 2-Night
America 2-Night
Norman Lear was
55+ in America 2-Night
as 'Creator'.
First Air Date
Mon, Apr 10 1978
Poster of A Year at the Top
A Year at the Top
Norman Lear was
55+ in A Year at the Top
as 'Producer'.
First Air Date
Fri, Aug 05 1977
Poster of Fernwood 2 Night
Fernwood 2 Night
Norman Lear was
54+ in Fernwood 2 Night
as 'Creator'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jul 04 1977
Poster of All That Glitters
All That Glitters
Norman Lear was
54+ in All That Glitters
as 'Creator'.
First Air Date
Mon, Apr 18 1977
Poster of The Nancy Walker Show
The Nancy Walker Show
Norman Lear was
54+ in The Nancy Walker Show
as 'Producer, Creator'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 30 1976
Poster of All's Fair
All's Fair
Norman Lear was
54+ in All's Fair
as 'Creator'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 20 1976
Poster of Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman
Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman
Norman Lear was
53+ in Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman
as 'Producer, Creator'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jan 05 1976
Poster of One Day at a Time
One Day at a Time
Norman Lear was
53+ in One Day at a Time
as 'Producer'.
First Air Date
Tue, Dec 16 1975
Poster of Hot l Baltimore
Hot l Baltimore
Norman Lear was
52+ in Hot l Baltimore
as 'Producer'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jan 24 1975
Poster of The Jeffersons
The Jeffersons
Norman Lear was
52+ in The Jeffersons
as 'Creator'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jan 18 1975
Poster of Good Times
Good Times
Norman Lear was
51+ in Good Times
as 'Producer'.
First Air Date
Fri, Feb 08 1974
Poster of Maude
Maude
Norman Lear was
50+ in Maude
as 'Executive Producer, Creator'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 12 1972
Poster of Sanford and Son
Sanford and Son
Norman Lear was
49+ in Sanford and Son
as 'Producer, Creator'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jan 14 1972
Poster of All in the Family
All in the Family
Norman Lear was
48+ in All in the Family
as 'Director, Writer, Executive Producer, Producer, Creator'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jan 12 1971
Poster of The Deputy
The Deputy
Norman Lear was
37+ in The Deputy
as 'Writer, Creator'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 12 1959
Poster of The Colgate Comedy Hour
The Colgate Comedy Hour
Norman Lear was
28+ in The Colgate Comedy Hour
as 'Writer'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 10 1950
Poster of Mr. Dugan
Mr. Dugan
Norman Lear will be
101+ in Mr. Dugan
as 'Creator'.
First Air Date
Unreleased
Poster of Those Were the Days
Those Were the Days
Norman Lear will be
101+ in Those Were the Days
as 'Creator'.
First Air Date
Unreleased
Poster of Justice for All
Justice for All
Norman Lear will be
101+ in Justice for All
as 'Creator'.
First Air Date
Unreleased
Poster of The Corps
The Corps
Norman Lear will be
101+ in The Corps
as 'Executive Producer'.
First Air Date
Unreleased