Portrait of Norman Lear

Norman Lear

Bio: Norman Milton Lear (July 27, 1922 – December 5, 2023) was a legendary American television writer and producer who produced such 1970s sitcoms as All in the Family, Sanford and Son, The Jeffersons, Good Times, Maude. As a political activist, he founded the advocacy organization People for the American Way in 1981 and has supported First Amendment rights and progressive causes
Born: Thu, Jul 27 1922
Birthplace: New Haven, Connecticut, USA

Death: Tue, Dec 05 2023
Norman Lear is 101 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Norman Lear: A Life on Television
Norman Lear: A Life on Television
Norman Lear would have been no older than
101 in Norman Lear: A Life on Television
as 'Self'.
Fri, Dec 08 2023
Poster of Being Mary Tyler Moore
Being Mary Tyler Moore
Norman Lear was
100 in Being Mary Tyler Moore
as 'Self (voice)'.
Mon, Mar 13 2023
Poster of A Case for Kindness
A Case for Kindness
Norman Lear was
100 in A Case for Kindness
as 'Self'.
Wed, Oct 19 2022
Poster of Norman Lear: 100 Years of Music and Laughter
Norman Lear: 100 Years of Music and Laughter
Norman Lear was
100 in Norman Lear: 100 Years of Music and Laughter
as 'Self'.
Thu, Sep 22 2022
Poster of Gratitude Revealed
Gratitude Revealed
Norman Lear was
100 in Gratitude Revealed
as 'Himself'.
Fri, Sep 16 2022
Poster of "Sr."
"Sr."
Norman Lear was
100 in "Sr."
as 'Self'.
Fri, Sep 02 2022
Poster of Lucy and Desi
Lucy and Desi
Norman Lear was
99 in Lucy and Desi
as 'Self'.
Fri, Jan 21 2022
Poster of The Super Bob Einstein Movie
The Super Bob Einstein Movie
Norman Lear was
99 in The Super Bob Einstein Movie
as 'Self'.
Tue, Dec 28 2021
Poster of Live in Front of a Studio Audience: The Facts of Life and Diff'rent Strokes
Live in Front of a Studio Audience: The Facts of Life and Diff'rent Strokes
Norman Lear was
99 in Live in Front of a Studio Audience: The Facts of Life and Diff'rent Strokes
as 'Self - Host'.
Tue, Dec 07 2021
Poster of Adventures In Christmasing
Adventures In Christmasing
Norman Lear was
99 in Adventures In Christmasing
as 'Himself'.
Mon, Nov 29 2021
Poster of Dean Martin: King of Cool
Dean Martin: King of Cool
Norman Lear was
99 in Dean Martin: King of Cool
as 'Self'.
Sun, Nov 14 2021
Poster of Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It
Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It
Norman Lear was
98 in Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It
as 'Self'.
Fri, Jun 18 2021
Poster of Find Your Groove
Find Your Groove
Norman Lear was
97 in Find Your Groove
as 'Self'.
Tue, Mar 24 2020
Poster of Live in Front of a Studio Audience: "All in the Family" and "Good Times"
Live in Front of a Studio Audience: "All in the Family" and "Good Times"
Norman Lear was
97 in Live in Front of a Studio Audience: "All in the Family" and "Good Times"
as 'Self - Co-Host'.
Wed, Dec 18 2019
Poster of Live in Front of a Studio Audience: Norman Lear's "All in the Family" and "The Jeffersons"
Live in Front of a Studio Audience: Norman Lear's "All in the Family" and "The Jeffersons"
Norman Lear was
96 in Live in Front of a Studio Audience: Norman Lear's "All in the Family" and "The Jeffersons"
as 'Himself (host)'.
Wed, May 22 2019
Poster of I Want My MTV
I Want My MTV
Norman Lear was
96 in I Want My MTV
as 'Self'.
Wed, May 01 2019
Poster of Robert Scheer: Above the Fold
Robert Scheer: Above the Fold
Norman Lear was
96 in Robert Scheer: Above the Fold
as 'Self'.
Mon, Jan 28 2019
Poster of Viewer Direction Advised
Viewer Direction Advised
Norman Lear was
96 in Viewer Direction Advised
as 'Self'.
Wed, Nov 14 2018
Poster of The Newspaperman: The Life and Times of Ben Bradlee
The Newspaperman: The Life and Times of Ben Bradlee
Norman Lear was
95 in The Newspaperman: The Life and Times of Ben Bradlee
as 'Self'.
Mon, Dec 04 2017
Poster of If You're Not in the Obit, Eat Breakfast
If You're Not in the Obit, Eat Breakfast
Norman Lear was
94 in If You're Not in the Obit, Eat Breakfast
as 'Self'.
Fri, May 19 2017
Poster of Norman Lear: Just Another Version of You
Norman Lear: Just Another Version of You
Norman Lear was
93 in Norman Lear: Just Another Version of You
as 'Self'.
Thu, Jan 21 2016
Poster of Corpus Christi: Playing with Redemption
Corpus Christi: Playing with Redemption
Norman Lear was
91 in Corpus Christi: Playing with Redemption
as 'Self'.
Sun, Nov 10 2013
Poster of Casting By
Casting By
Norman Lear was
90 in Casting By
as 'Self'.
Thu, Nov 01 2012
Poster of Pablo
Pablo
Norman Lear was
90 in Pablo
as 'Self'.
Wed, Oct 17 2012
Poster of The Television Revolution Begins: "All in the Family" Is On the Air
The Television Revolution Begins: "All in the Family" Is On the Air
Norman Lear was
86 in The Television Revolution Begins: "All in the Family" Is On the Air
as 'Self'.
Tue, Jun 09 2009
Poster of Those Were the Days: The Birth of "All in the Family"
Those Were the Days: The Birth of "All in the Family"
Norman Lear was
86 in Those Were the Days: The Birth of "All in the Family"
as 'Self'.
Tue, Jun 09 2009
Poster of The Brothers Warner
The Brothers Warner
Norman Lear was
86 in The Brothers Warner
as 'Self - Producer'.
Thu, Oct 16 2008
Poster of A Note of Triumph: The Golden Age of Norman Corwin
A Note of Triumph: The Golden Age of Norman Corwin
Norman Lear was
83 in A Note of Triumph: The Golden Age of Norman Corwin
Fri, Aug 19 2005
Poster of The Golden Girls: Lifetime Intimate Portrait Series
The Golden Girls: Lifetime Intimate Portrait Series
Norman Lear was
80 in The Golden Girls: Lifetime Intimate Portrait Series
as 'Self'.
Wed, Jan 01 2003
Poster of Funny Is Money
Funny Is Money
Norman Lear was
77 in Funny Is Money
as 'Self'.
Fri, Oct 01 1999
Poster of Perfect Moment
Perfect Moment
Norman Lear was
74 in Perfect Moment
as 'Self'.
Fri, Mar 21 1997
Poster of Color Adjustment
Color Adjustment
Norman Lear was
69 in Color Adjustment
as 'Self'.
Wed, Jan 29 1992
Poster of All in the Family: 20th Anniversary Special
All in the Family: 20th Anniversary Special
Norman Lear was
68 in All in the Family: 20th Anniversary Special
as 'Self - Host'.
Sat, Feb 16 1991
Poster of A Different Approach
A Different Approach
Norman Lear was
55 in A Different Approach
Sun, Jan 01 1978
Poster of Cold Turkey
Cold Turkey
Norman Lear was
48 in Cold Turkey
as 'Crying Man (uncredited)'.
Fri, Feb 19 1971
Poster of Come Blow Your Horn
Come Blow Your Horn
Norman Lear was
40 in Come Blow Your Horn
as 'Party Guest (uncredited)'.
Wed, Jun 05 1963

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Good Times
Good Times
Norman Lear would have been no older than
101 in Good Times
as 'Self (voice)'.
First Air Date
Fri, Apr 12 2024
Poster of Right to Offend: The Black Comedy Revolution
Right to Offend: The Black Comedy Revolution
Norman Lear was
99+ in Right to Offend: The Black Comedy Revolution
First Air Date
Wed, Jun 29 2022
Poster of JANET JACKSON.
JANET JACKSON.
Norman Lear was
99+ in JANET JACKSON.
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jan 28 2022
Poster of Stars in the House
Stars in the House
Norman Lear was
97+ in Stars in the House
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Mar 16 2020
Poster of Visible: Out on Television
Visible: Out on Television
Norman Lear was
97+ in Visible: Out on Television
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Fri, Feb 14 2020
Poster of America Divided
America Divided
Norman Lear was
94+ in America Divided
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sat, Oct 29 2016
Poster of To Tell the Truth
To Tell the Truth
Norman Lear was
93+ in To Tell the Truth
as 'Self - Panelist'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jun 14 2016
Poster of StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson
StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson
Norman Lear was
92+ in StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Apr 20 2015
Poster of Late Night with Seth Meyers
Late Night with Seth Meyers
Norman Lear was
91+ in Late Night with Seth Meyers
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Tue, Feb 25 2014
Poster of Finding Your Roots
Finding Your Roots
Norman Lear was
89+ in Finding Your Roots
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sat, Mar 24 2012
Poster of Iconoclasts
Iconoclasts
Norman Lear was
83+ in Iconoclasts
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Nov 17 2005
Poster of Jack & Bobby
Jack & Bobby
Norman Lear was
82+ in Jack & Bobby
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 12 2004
Poster of TV Revolution
TV Revolution
Norman Lear was
81+ in TV Revolution
First Air Date
Sun, May 23 2004
Poster of South Park
South Park
Norman Lear was
75+ in South Park
First Air Date
Wed, Aug 13 1997
Poster of E! True Hollywood Story
E! True Hollywood Story
Norman Lear was
74+ in E! True Hollywood Story
First Air Date
Wed, Aug 21 1996
Poster of The Daily Show
The Daily Show
Norman Lear was
73+ in The Daily Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jul 22 1996
Poster of Intimate Portrait
Intimate Portrait
Norman Lear was
71+ in Intimate Portrait
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Nov 14 1993
Poster of The Simpsons
The Simpsons
Norman Lear was
67+ in The Simpsons
as 'Norman Lear (voice)'.
First Air Date
Sun, Dec 17 1989
Poster of Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live
Norman Lear was
53+ in Saturday Night Live
as 'Self - Host'.
First Air Date
Sat, Oct 11 1975
Poster of Dinah!
Dinah!
Norman Lear was
52+ in Dinah!
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 21 1974
Poster of The Dick Cavett Show
The Dick Cavett Show
Norman Lear was
45+ in The Dick Cavett Show
as 'Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jun 06 1968
Poster of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Norman Lear was
40+ in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962
Poster of The Mike Douglas Show
The Mike Douglas Show
Norman Lear was
39+ in The Mike Douglas Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Dec 11 1961