Norm Lewis
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- June 2, 1963 in Eatonville, Florida, USA
- Active Years
- 1988–2026 (39 Years)
- Total Credits
- 50 credits in database
Biography
Norm Lewis is an American actor and baritone singer born on June 2, 1963. His place of birth is listed as Eatonville, Florida, in some records and Tallahassee, Florida, in others. He is recognized for his wide vocal range and has worked in regional theatre, film, television, recordings, Broadway, and London's West End. Lewis was the first African-American actor to star in the Broadway production of The Phantom of the Opera and the second African-American actor to perform the title role in Andrew Lloyd Webber's work after Robert Guillaume. In 2020, he starred in the Spike Lee war film Da 5 Bloods. He has 49 known credits.
Career overview
Norm Lewis is an American actor and baritone singer born on June 2, 1963. He was born in Florida. He is recognized for his wide vocal range and has worked across various mediums, including film, television, recordings, regional theatre, Broadway, and London's West End.
In the theatre, Lewis was the second African-American actor to perform the title role in Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera after Robert Guillaume. He was the first African-American actor to perform this role in the Broadway production. In film, he starred in the 2020 Spike Lee war movie Da 5 Bloods.
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Full Filmography
50 titles- Office Romance (2026) as Richard Howell
- Broadway's Leading Men: A Musical Celebration (2024) as Self
- Swarm (2023) as Rashida's Dad
- The Good Mother (2023) as Jim
- The Phantom of the Opera: The Final Curtain (2023)
- Celebrating 50 Years of Broadway's Best (2023) as Self
- Black Broadway: A Proud History, A Limitless Future (2023) as Self
- Reopening: The Broadway Revival (2022) as Self
- Dr. Death (2021) as Dr. Bishara
- Show of Titles (2021) as "Guys and Dolls" Performer
- Simply Sondheim (2021) as Self
- Christmas in Tune (2021) as Duke
- Myths and Hymns (2021) as Daedalus, "Icarus"
- Cameron Mackintosh - The First 50 Years (2021) as Self
- Mooseltoe (2021) as Gus (singing voice)
- Norm Lewis at Damrosch Park (2021) as Self
- Stars in the House (2020) as Self - Special Guest
- Stars in the House (2020) as Self
- Mrs. America (2020) as Ron Dellums
- Da 5 Bloods (2020) as Eddie
- Ella Wishes You a Swinging Christmas with Vanessa Williams (2020) as Self
- Celebrating 25 Magical Years of Disney on Broadway (2020)
- Elegies for Angels, Punks and Raging Queens (2020)
- NOS4A2 (2019) as Dr. Gregory
- Just Mercy (2019) as Newscaster (voice)
- POSE (2018) as Vernon Jackson
- Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert (2018) as Caiaphas
- American Theatre Wing Centennial Concert (2018)
- Riverdale (2017) as Titus Tate
- Magnum Opus (2017) as Charlie Lutwidge
- Bull (2016) as Medical Examiner Henson
- Chicago Med (2015) as Bobby
- Younger (2015) as Clay
- Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt (2015) as Rumbleshanks
- Show Boat (2015) as Joe
- First You Dream: The Music of Kander & Ebb (2015) as Self
- Gotham (2014) as Deputy Mayor Harrison Kane
- Winter's Tale (2014) as Custodian
- Scandal (2012) as Edison Davis
- Pizza Verdi (2012) as Reggie
- Hustling (2011)
- Blue Bloods (2010) as DA James Campbell
- Sex and the City 2 (2010) as Reginald
- Les Misérables: 25th Anniversary in Concert (2010) as Javert
- Mystery Woman: In the Shadows (2007) as Doctor
- Chess (Actor's Fund of America Concert) (2003) as Molokov
- Confidences (2001) as Reggie
- Strong Medicine (2000) as Mr. Phillips
- Law & Order (1990) as Henry King
- LIVE with Kelly and Mark (1988) as Self - Guest
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Norm Lewis best known for?
Norm Lewis is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Office Romance (2026), Swarm (2023), The Good Mother (2023), Dr. Death (2021).
When and where was Norm Lewis born?
Norm Lewis was born on June 2, 1963 in Eatonville, Florida, USA.
How many credits does Norm Lewis have?
Norm Lewis has accumulated over 50 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1988 to 2026.
What is Norm Lewis's background in cinema and television?
Norm Lewis is an American actor and baritone singer born on June 2, 1963. His place of birth is listed as Eatonville, Florida, in some records and Tallahassee, Florida, in others. He is recognized for his wide vocal range and has worked in regional theatre, film, television, recordings, Broadway, and London's West End....
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Riverdale (2017) as Titus Tate — aged about 54
- POSE (2018) as Vernon Jackson — aged about 55
- Chicago Med (2015) as Bobby — aged about 52
- Just Mercy (2019) as Newscaster (voice) — aged about 56
- Blue Bloods (2010) as DA James Campbell — aged about 47
- Gotham (2014) as Deputy Mayor Harrison Kane — aged about 51
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