Graham Norton
Biography
Graham William Walker, professionally known as Graham Norton, is an Irish television and radio presenter, comedian, and actor born on April 4, 1963, in Clondalkin, South Dublin, Ireland. Known for his flamboyant presentation style and innuendo-laden dialogue, he is a five-time BAFTA TV Award winner for his comedy chat show, The Graham Norton Show, which moved to the Friday night slot on BBC One in 2010. Norton also presents on BBC Radio 2 and serves as the BBC television commentator for the Eurovision Song Contest. Publications such as Hot Press have described him as the twenty-first century answer to Terry Wogan. In 2012, Norton sold his production company, So Television, to ITV.
Career overview
Graham William Walker, professionally known as Graham Norton, was born on April 4, 1963, in Clondalkin, South Dublin, Ireland. He is an actor, comedian, and television and radio presenter recognized for his flamboyant presentation style and innuendo-laden dialogue. His professional credits include 118 known entries in the entertainment industry, encompassing work in both movies and television shows.
As a television host, Norton is a five-time BAFTA TV Award winner for his comedy chat show, The Graham Norton Show. The program was previously shown on BBC Two before taking over the Friday night slot on BBC One from Jonathan Ross in 2010. In addition to his television chat show work, Norton presents on BBC Radio 2 and serves as the BBC television commentator for the Eurovision Song Contest. This role prompted Hot Press to describe him as the twenty-first century's answer to Terry Wogan.
Beyond his presenting and acting career, Norton has been involved in television production. In 2012, he sold his production company, So Television, to ITV for approximately seventeen million pounds. Throughout his career, he has established a prominent presence across British television and radio.
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125 titles- Saturday Night Live UK (2026) as Self - Cameo (uncredited)
- The Neighbourhood (2026) as Self - Presenter
- David Attenborough's 100 Years on Planet Earth (2026) as Self (archive footage)
- Madonna + Graham (2026) as Self
- What has the BBC ever done for me? (2026) as Self
- Doctor Who (2024) as Graham Norton
- The Idea of You (2024) as Graham Norton
- RuPaul's Drag Race Global All Stars (2024) as Self - Guest Judge
- Wheel of Fortune (2024) as Self - Host
- Wheel of Fortune (2024) Creator
- LOL: Last One Laughing Ireland (2024) as Self - Host
- Joan Rivers at the BBC (2024) as Self (archive footage)
- Graham Meets Olly (2024) as Self
- The Life and Death of Lily Savage (2024) as Self
- Hannah Gadsby's Gender Agenda (2024) as Self (Voice)
- James Blunt: One Brit Wonder (2023) as Self (archive footage)
- Wagspiracy: Vardy v Rooney (2023) as Self (archive footage)
- Sherri (2022) as Self - Guest
- RuPaul's Drag Race UK vs The World (2022) as Self - Judge
- The Big Breakfast (2022)
- Mel Giedroyc: Unforgivable (2021) as Self
- Queen of the Universe (2021) as Self - Host
- An Audience with Adele (2021) as Self
- Hannibal Hopkins & Sir Anthony (2021) as Self (archive footage)
- Soul (2020) as Moonwind (voice)
- Mandy (2020) as Self
- Between the Covers (2020) as Self
- Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga (2020) as Graham Norton
- The Big Night In (2020) as Self
- The A-Z of Eurovision (2020) as Self - BBC Commentator (archive footage)
- The Stand In (2020) as Graham Norton
- The Big New Year's In (2020) as Himself
- The National Television Awards Celebrate 25 Years (2020) as Self
- RuPaul's Drag Race UK (2019) as Self - Judge
- Elton John: Uncensored (2019) as Self
- The Biggest Weekend (2018) as Himself
- Let It Shine (2017) as Self - Presenter
- Comic Relief: Red Nose Day (2017) as Self - Presenter
- Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie (2016) as Graham Norton
- Madonna: Rebel Heart Tour (2016) as Self - Unapologetic Bitch
- Attenborough at 90 (2016) as Self
- The Graham Norton Story (2016) as Himself
- The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015) as Self - Guest
- Adele at the BBC (2015)
- Eurovision at 60 (2015) as Self
- Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014) as Self - Guest
- The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014) as Self
- Monty Python: And Now for Something Rather Similar (2014) as Self
- Gogglebox (2013) as Self
- How to Win Eurovision (2013) as Self
- Victoria Wood's Nice Cup of Tea (2013) as Self - Participant
- Victoria Wood's Nice Cup of Tea (2013) as Self
- RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars (2012) as Self - Guest Judge
- The Story of Musicals (2012) as Self (archive footage)
- Just a Minute (2012) as Self
- Catherine Tate: Laughing at the Noughties (2011) as Self
- Eurovision: Your Country Needs Blue (2011) as Narrator
- Small, Far Away: The World of Father Ted (2011)
- Let's Dance for Sport Relief (2010) as Self - Judge
- Jade Goody: Ultimate Housemate (2010) as Self (archive footage)
- Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (2009) as Self - Guest
- Kate Garraway's Life Stories (2009) as Self
- Let's Dance for Comic Relief (2009) as Self - Judge
- Eurovision: Your Country Needs You (2009) as Self - Presenter
- Eurovision: Jade's Story (2009) as Narrator (voice)
- The Wendy Williams Show (2008)
- I'd Do Anything (2008) as Himself - Presenter
- The Secret Policeman's Ball 2008 (2008)
- Gaybo Laughs Back (2008) as Self
- The Graham Norton Show (2007) as Self - Host
- The Graham Norton Show (2007) Creator
- Any Dream Will Do (2007) as Self - Host
- I Could Never Be Your Woman (2007) as Taylor
- More Dawn French's Boys Who Do: Comedy (2007)
- Robbie the Reindeer in Close Encounters of the Herd Kind (2007) as Computer (voice)
- Eurovision Dance Contest (2007) as Self - Presenter
- The One Show (2006) as Self - Guest
- Rachael Ray (2006)
- Another Gay Movie (2006) as Mr. Puckov
- School's Out (2006) as Self
- How Do You Solve a Problem like Maria? (2006) as Self - Presenter
- The Story of Light Entertainment (2006) as Self
- The Secret Policeman's Ball: The Ball in the Hall (2006) as Self
- Full Length & Fabulous: The Beckhams' World Cup Party (2006) as Self
- The Trouble With Gay Men (2006) as Himself - Interviewee
- Nigella (2005) as Self
- Graham Norton's Bigger Picture (2005)
- Comic Aid (2005)
- Michael Lucas' Dangerous Liaisons (2005) as Self - Non-sexual Role (uncredited)
- Who Do You Think You Are? (2004) as Self
- QI (2003) as Self
- QI (2003) as Self - Panellist (archive footage)
- Comedy Connections (2003)
- Queer Eye for the Straight Guy (2003)
- V Graham Norton (2002) as Self - Host
- Big Brother's Little Brother (2001) as Self
- Richard & Judy (2001) as Self
- Graham Goes to Dollywood (2001) as Self
- The 100 Greatest Films (2001) as Self - Presenter
- Ah-So Graham Norton (2001) as Self
- Ah-So Graham Norton (2001) Writer
- Ah-So Graham Norton (2001) Executive Producer
- Paul Daniels: in a Black Hole (2001) as Narrator
- Graham Norton: Live at the Roundhouse (2001) as Himself
- Big Brother (2000)
- Aristocrats (1999) as Countertenor
- Stargay (1999) as Graham Solex
- So Graham Norton (1998) as Self - Host
- So Graham Norton (1998) Creator
- Rex the Runt (1998) as Osvalde Halitosis (voice)
- Rex the Runt (1998) as The Plants (voice)
- The View (1997) as Self
- The Daily Show (1996) as Self
- Never Mind the Buzzcocks (1996) as Self - Panellist
- Never Mind the Buzzcocks (1996) as Self
- Carnal Knowledge (1996) as Self - Cohost
- Father Ted (1995) as Father Noel Furlong
- Eurotrash (1993)
- This Morning (1988) as Self
- Children In Need (1980) as Self
- An Audience with... (1978) as Self
- The Late Late Show (1962) as Self
- Eurovision Song Contest (1956) as Self - Presenter
- Eurovision Song Contest (1956) as Self
- The BAFTA Awards (1949) as Host
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Graham Norton best known for?
Graham Norton is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Neighbourhood (2026), Madonna + Graham (2026), Doctor Who (2024), The Idea of You (2024).
When and where was Graham Norton born?
Graham Norton was born on April 4, 1963 in Clondalkin, South Dublin, Ireland.
How many credits does Graham Norton have?
Graham Norton has accumulated over 125 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1949 to 2026.
What is Graham Norton's background in cinema and television?
Graham William Walker, professionally known as Graham Norton, is an Irish television and radio presenter, comedian, and actor born on April 4, 1963, in Clondalkin, South Dublin, Ireland. Known for his flamboyant presentation style and innuendo-laden dialogue, he is a five-time BAFTA TV Award winner for his comedy chat ...