Cliff Norton
- Birthday
- Mar 21, 1918
Bio: Cliff Norton was a former disc jockey from Chicago who segued into television during the peak era of the variety show. He found fame with his unique brand of sketch comedy before establishing himself in such classic television series as Studio One and Kraft TV Theater. Norton's early successes included radio's "Fibber McGee and Molly." He would subsequently serve… More Bio: Cliff Norton was a former disc jockey from Chicago who segued into television during the peak era of the variety show. He found fame with his unique brand of sketch comedy before establishing himself in such classic television series as Studio One and Kraft TV Theater. Norton's early successes included radio's "Fibber McGee and Molly." He would subsequently serve as a World War II bombardier in the Army Air Corps before returning stateside to continue his career in radio. Despite his success in this medium, the talented funnyman's appearances on Garroway at Large lead Norton to New York and eventually a stage and screen career. Films Norton appeared in include It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World (1963), The Ghost and Mr. Chicken (1966), and Funny Lady (1975). In January of 2003, Cliff Norton died in Los Angeles, CA, following a brief illness. He was 84. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
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Filmography
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The Mouse and His Child (1977)
- Crow
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Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood (1976)
- Dog Catcher
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Funny Lady (1975)
- Actor
- 38%
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Harry and Tonto (1974)
- Used Car Salesman
- 100%
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Suppose They Gave a War and Nobody Came? (1970)
- Herman Hyde
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Cliff Norton Videos
It's A Mad Mad Mad Mad World
1 minutes 42 seconds
The Russians Are Coming, The Russians Are Coming
5 minutes 40 seconds
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