Norm Macdonald
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- October 17, 1959
- Died
- September 14, 2021
- Birthplace
- 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 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.
Filmography
Norm: The Tale of Norm Macdonald 2026
as Self (archive footage)
Lorne 2026
as Self (uncredited)
Norm. 2026
as Self (archive footage)
This Is the Tom Green Documentary 2025
as Self (archive footage)
Norm Macdonald: Nothing Special 2022
as Self, Writer, Director, Executive Producer
Back Home Again 2021
as Grandpaws (voice), In Memory Of
Klaus 2019
as Mogens (voice)
Treasure Hounds 2017
as Skipper (Voice)
Norm Macdonald: Hitler's Dog, Gossip & Trickery 2017
as Self, Executive Producer, Writer
The Ridiculous 6 2015
as Nugget Customer
Vampire Dog 2012
as Fang / Vampire Dog (voice)
The Outback 2012
as Quint (voice)
Jack and Jill 2011
as Funbucket
Hollywood & Wine 2011
as Sid Blaustein
Norm Macdonald: Me Doing Standup 2011
as Self, Writer, Executive Producer
Grown Ups 2010
as Geezer
Back From Hell: A Tribute to Sam Kinison 2010
as Self
Just For Laughs: Over The Edge 2009
as Self
Funny People 2009
as Norm Macdonald
Dr. Dolittle: Million Dollar Mutts 2009
as Lucky (voice) (uncredited)
Comedy Central Roast of Bob Saget 2008
as Self
Senior Skip Day 2008
as Mr. Rigetti
Dr. Dolittle: Tail to the Chief 2008
as Lucky (voice) (uncredited)
Christmas Is Here Again 2007
as Buster (voice)
Saturday Night Live in the '90s: Pop Culture Nation 2007
as Self
Farce of the Penguins 2006
as Twosomes Penguin (voice)
Dr. Dolittle 3 2006
as Lucky (voice) (uncredited)
Deuce Bigalow: European Gigolo 2005
as Earl McManus (uncredited)
Back to Norm 2005
as Self - Host
Last Laugh '04 2004
as Self
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Chris Farley 2003
as Green Beans (archive footage) (uncredited)
The Very Best of America's Funniest Comedians 2003
as Self (archive footage)
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Will Ferrell 2002
as Burt Reynolds (archive footage)
50 Years of NBC Late Night 2001
as Self (archive footage)
Dr. Dolittle 2 2001
as Lucky (voice)
The Animal 2001
as Mob Member
Laughing Out Loud: America's Funniest Comedians 2001
as Self (archive footage)
Screwed 2000
as Willard Fillmore
Man on the Moon 1999
as Friday's Michael (uncredited)
Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo 1999
as Bartender
Dennis Miller: The Millennium Special 1999
Actor
Saturday Night Live: Christmas 1999
as Self (archive footage)
Saturday Night Live: 25th Anniversary Special 1999
as Self
Doctor Dolittle 1998
as Lucky (voice)
Dirty Work 1998
as Mitch, Writer
Saturday Night Live: A Tribute to Chris Farley 1998
as Self
The People vs. Larry Flynt 1996
as Network Reporter
Billy Madison 1995
as Frank
Credits from TMDB.