Norm Macdonald
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 (84 titles)
6.9MovieLorne
Self (Uncredited) · 2026
MovieNorm.
Self (archive footage) · 2026
MovieI Knew He Was Sick
Self (archive footage) · 2025
7.3MovieThis Is the Tom Green Documentary
Self (archive footage) · 2025
8.2ShowDark Side of Comedy
Self (archive footage) · 2022
6.6MovieNorm Macdonald: Nothing Special
Self · 2022
7.0MovieBack Home Again
Grandpaws (voice) · 2021
8.2MovieKlaus
Mogens (voice) · 2019
5.6ShowLights Out with David Spade
Self - Panelist · 2019
8.1ShowNorm Macdonald Has a Show
Self - Host · 2018
7.6ShowThe Orville
Yaphit (voice) · 2017
4.7MovieTreasure Hounds
Skipper (Voice) · 2017
6.8MovieNorm Macdonald: Hitler's Dog, Gossip & Trickery
Self · 2017
6.6ShowGirlboss
Rick · 2017
6.8ShowSkylanders Academy
Glumshanks (voice) · 2016
5.2MovieThe Ridiculous 6
Nugget Customer · 2015
7.3ShowMike Tyson Mysteries
Pigeon (voice) · 2014
5.8ShowThe Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Self · 2014
8.0ShowNorm Macdonald Live
Self - Host · 2013
5.5ShowGotham Comedy Live
Self - Host · 2012
5.1MovieVampire Dog
Fang / Vampire Dog (voice) · 2012
7.1ShowComedians in Cars Getting Coffee
Self · 2012
5.6MovieThe Outback
Quint (voice) · 2012
4.4MovieJack and Jill
Funbucket · 2011
3.4MovieHollywood & Wine
Sid Blaustein · 2011
7.2ShowSports Show with Norm Macdonald
Himself - Host · 2011
7.7MovieNorm Macdonald: Me Doing Standup
Self · 2011
7.2ShowConan
Self · 2010
6.4MovieGrown Ups
Geezer · 2010
6.2MovieBack From Hell: A Tribute to Sam Kinison
Self · 2010