Jim Norton
Biography
Jim Norton is an Irish stage, film, and television character actor. He was born in Dublin, Ireland, on January 4, 1938. Known for his work in the theatre, he is most notably recognized for his performances in Conor McPherson's play The Seafarer. In television, he is known for his role as Bishop Brennan in the sitcom Father Ted. Throughout his career, he has accumulated a significant body of work, with one hundred and six known acting credits across film and television. His professional background spans multiple mediums, establishing him as a prominent character actor in Irish entertainment.
Career overview
Jim Norton is an Irish stage, film, and television character actor. Born in Dublin, Ireland on January 4, 1938, he has established a notable career in the performing arts. His work spans across multiple mediums, with a particular prominence in the theatre. Among his theatrical endeavors, he is most notably recognized for his performances in Conor McPherson's play The Seafarer.
In addition to his stage career, Norton has made significant contributions to television. He is widely known to television audiences for his role as Bishop Brennan in the sitcom Father Ted. Throughout his career in the entertainment industry, Norton has accumulated a substantial body of work, with one hundred and six known acting credits listed in his professional profile.
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110 titles- Dalgliesh (2021) as Father Barnes
- The Secret Garden: The Musical (2021) as Ben Weatherstaff
- The Dead Hands of Dublin (2020) as Narrator (voice)
- The Last Right (2019) as Padraig
- Prisoners of the Moon (2019) as Arthur Rudolph
- Mary Poppins Returns (2018) as Mr. Binnacle
- Dinner with Dani (2018) as Himself
- The Boy (2016) as Mr. Heelshire
- River (2015) as Michael Bennigan
- National Theatre Live: Hamlet (2015) as Polonius
- Jimmy's Hall (2014) as Father Sheridan
- National Theatre Live: Of Mice and Men (2014) as Candy
- Homemade (2013) as Tommy
- Elementary (2012) as Sir James Walter
- Water for Elephants (2011) as Camel
- Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close (2011) as Old Mr. Black
- Small, Far Away: The World of Father Ted (2011)
- The Eclipse (2009) as Malachy
- The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas (2008) as Herr Liszt
- Uncle Bill's Barrel (2008) as Older Michael
- Driving Lessons (2006) as Mr. Fincham
- Stan (2006) as Stan Laurel
- Hell's Kitchen (2005) as Self
- Oyster Farmer (2004) as Mumbles
- The Royal (2003) as Rory
- Conspiracy of Silence (2003)
- Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002) as Mr Mason
- The Hound of the Baskervilles (2002) as Coroner
- Boxed (2002) as Father Moran
- Waking the Dead (2001) as David Dusniak
- On the Nose (2001) as Patrick Cassidy
- Mad About Mambo (2000)
- Rough for Theatre II (2000) as A
- Aladdin and the Adventure of All Time (2000) as (voice)
- A Love Divided (1999)
- Sunset Heights (1999) as Sam Magee, The Preacher
- American History X (1998) as Randy
- Midsomer Murders (1997) as Edward Canning
- The Treacle People (1996) as Brendan Robinson (voice) / Silas Mitton (voice) / Digger (voice)
- Father Ted (1995) as Bishop Len Brennan
- Babylon 5 (1994) as Ombuds Wellington
- Babylon 5 (1994) as Dr. Lazarenn
- Babylon 5 (1994) as G'Quan
- Wycliffe (1994) as Owens
- 99-1 (1994) as DCI Otterly
- Frasier (1993) as Wentworth
- Peak Practice (1993) as Father Matthew Corlon
- The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992) as Self
- Maigret (1992)
- Memoirs of an Invisible Man (1992) as Dr. Bernard Wachs
- Into the West (1992) as Superintendant O'Mara
- Midnight's Child (1992) as Dr. Stefan Grossbart
- Even Hitler Had a Girlfriend (1991) as Marcus's Dad
- Hidden Agenda (1990) as Brodie
- Agatha Christie's Poirot (1989) as Roger Havering
- Stay Lucky (1989)
- The Temptation of Eileen Hughes (1988) as Bernard McAuley
- Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987) as Holodeck Albert Einstein
- Lovejoy (1986) as Father Xavier
- Unnatural Causes (1986) as Gordon
- Home Cooking (1986) as Gordon
- Screen Two (1985) as Bernard McAuley
- T-Bag (1985) as Shopkeeper / Gardner
- The Bill (1984)
- Mr. Palfrey of Westminster (1984) as Robert Sanding
- Sakharov (1984) as Roy Medvedev
- Cheers (1982) as Henderson
- Saturday Night Thriller (1982) as Arthur
- Grass (1982) as Arthur
- Nanny (1981)
- Cry of the Innocent (1980) as Jasper Tooms
- Juno and the Paycock (1980) as "Joxer" Daly
- Minder (1979) as O'Brady
- Tales of the Unexpected (1979) as Dr Mellish
- Tales of the Unexpected (1979) as H.A.K. Bates
- Light (1979) as Jack Parry
- Strangers (1978) as Cathal Slattery
- People Like Us (1978) as Jim Carver
- The Legion Hall Bombing (1978) as Detective Sergeant
- 1990 (1977)
- The Sweeney (1975) as Phil Harrister
- Rumpole of the Bailey (1975) as F.I.G. Newton
- Waiting at the Field Gate (1975) as Rainmarsh
- Churchill's People (1974) as Cuthbert
- Fall of Eagles (1974) as Kerensky
- Screamer (1974) as The Man
- Thriller (1973) as The Man
- Second City Firsts (1973) as Rainmarsh
- Adolf Hitler: My Part in His Downfall (1973) as Pongo
- The Death of Captain Doughty (1973) as Francis Drake
- Crown Court (1972) as Jeremy Williams
- Van der Valk (1972) as Eddy
- Van der Valk (1972) as Hanson
- The Adventurer (1972) as Morgan
- Colditz (1972) as Capt. James Porteous
- Villains (1972) as 'Smudger' Smedley
- Late Night Theatre (1972) as Francis Drake
- George (1972) as Smedley
- Justice (1971) as Alan Cartwright
- Straw Dogs (1971) as Chris Cawsey
- Play for Today (1970) as Jack Parry
- Play for Today (1970) as The Detective Sergeant
- ITV Playhouse (1967) as Brian Snow
- Never Mind the Quality, Feel the Width (1967)
- Insurrection (1966) as Tom Clarke
- Thirty-Minute Theatre (1965) as Tom
- The Face of Fu Manchu (1965) as Mathius
- The Wednesday Play (1964) as Rodney
- Tony Awards (1956) as Self - Winner
- Armchair Theatre (1956) as Dug Whitby
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Jim Norton best known for?
Jim Norton is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Dalgliesh (2021), Mary Poppins Returns (2018), The Boy (2016), River (2015).
When and where was Jim Norton born?
Jim Norton was born on January 4, 1938 in Dublin, Ireland.
How many credits does Jim Norton have?
Jim Norton has accumulated over 110 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1956 to 2021.
What is Jim Norton's background in cinema and television?
Jim Norton is an Irish stage, film, and television character actor. He was born in Dublin, Ireland, on January 4, 1938. Known for his work in the theatre, he is most notably recognized for his performances in Conor McPherson's play The Seafarer. In television, he is known for his role as Bishop Brennan in the sitcom Fa...