Jim Norton
Jim Norton to Perform at Comedy Works Larimer Square in October (Oct 20, 2025)
JIM NORTON: NOW YOU KNOW Comes To The Newton Theatre This November (Aug 6, 2025)
Becky Lucas Comes to the Melbourne Comedy Festival (Mar 25, 2025)
BIO
JIM NORTON won a 2007 Olivier Award and a 2008 Tony Award for The Seafarer. In New York he has appeared in Finian's Rainbow (Encores and Broadway), The Weir (Olivier nomination); Juno and the Paycock, Dublin Carol (Obie Award); and Port Authority at the Atlantic Theatre Company. National Theatre credits include The Veil, The Pillowman, Hamlet, Bedroom Farce, Comedians, St. Joan, Way Upstream, Tamberlaine, Playboy of the Western World and Chorus of Disapproval. At the Royal Court he appeared in The Contractor and The Changing Room. Film: Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close, Water For Elephants, Straw Dogs, Hidden Agenda, Memoirs of an Invisible Man, Driving Lessons, The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas, Oyster Farmer, and The Eclipse. TV includes “Frasier,” “Poirot,” “Star Trek: The Next Generation,” and "Father Ted." He has played characters as varied as Stan Laurel, Pirandello and Field Marshall Montgomery. He has recorded many audio books and the complete works of James Joyce for Naxos Audio Book (Sony Award).
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STAGE CREDITS
Movies
[ 1965 ] Mathius
[ 1969 ] Thanet
[ 1971 ] Chris Cawsey
[ 1973 ] Pongo
[ 1979 ] Ilya
[ 1990 ] Brodie
[ 1992 ] Dr. Bernard Wachs
[ 1992 ] Marcus's Dad
[ 1992 ] Superintendant O Mara
[ 1998 ] Randy
[ 1999 ] Reverend Fischer
[ 1999 ] Sam Magee The Preacher
[ 2000 ] Brother Xavier
[ 2001 ] Patrick Csidy
[ 2002 ] Father Moran
[ 2002 ] Mr Mon
[ 2003 ] Bishop Quinn
[ 2004 ] Mumbles
[ 2006 ] Mr. Fincham
[ 2008 ] Herr Liszt
[ 2009 ] Malachy
[ 2011 ] Camel
[ 2011 ] Old Mr. Black
[ 2014 ] Candy
[ 2014 ] Father Sheridan
[ 2015 ] Polonius
[ 2016 ] Mr. Heelshire
[ 2018 ] Binnacle
[ 2019 ] Padraig
TV Shows
Ombuds Wellington, G'Quan, Dr. Lazarenn
Sir James Walter
Bishop Len Brennan
Michael Twomey
Father Ignatious
Albert Einstein, Holodeck Albert Einstein
Dr. Ian Noble, Patrick Connelly
Hanson, Eddy
[ 2023-2024 ]
[ 2013-2025 ]
Awards and Nominations
Jim Norton, The Crucible
Jim Norton, The Mystery of Edwin Drood
Jim Norton, The Mystery of Edwin Drood
Jim Norton, The Seafarer
winner
Jim Norton, The Seafarer
winner
Jim NortonThe Seafarer
winner
Jim Norton, Dublin Carol
Jim NortonThe Weir
Videos
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by Nicole Rosky - 2020-04-06 16:31:00
VIDEO: Comedy Central Announces CALL YOUR MOTHER Documentary
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VIDEO: Netflix Releases Official Trailer for Season 2 of THE DEGENERATES
by Kaitlin Milligan - 2019-12-18 10:07:55
VIDEO: Kristin Chenoweth Sounds Off on Bad Theatre Costumes on @Midnight
by Nicole Rosky - 2017-07-19 15:59:06
VIDEO: Trailer for truTV's New Competition Series COMEDY KNOCKOUT Hosted by Damien Lemon
by BWW
News Desk - 2016-04-21 00:30:00
VIDEO: Trailer for truTV's New Competition Series COMEDY KNOCKOUT Hosted by Damien Lemon
by Caryn Robbins - 2016-04-11 14:15:29
VIDEO: Amy Schumer Pitches 'Betsy Ross' Hip Hopera Idea to HAMILTON's Lin-Manuel Miranda
by Caryn Robbins - 2016-04-04 13:49:04
VIDEO: Saoirse Ronan Talks THE CRUCIBLE; Competes in 'Catchphrase' on TONIGHT
by Caryn Robbins - 2016-03-23 07:54:24
From the BroadwayWorld Vaults: Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with FINIAN'S RAINBOW!
by Nicole Rosky - 2016-03-17 15:39:34
STAGE TUBE: Watch First Trailer for Cumberbatch-Led HAMLET, to be Released in Cinemas Worldwide
by Sally Henry Fuller - 2015-09-26 09:31:29
VIDEO: Benedict Cumberbatch Urges Fans to Not Record HAMLET Performances
by Sally Henry Fuller - 2015-08-09 09:39:03
VIDEO: First Look - Amy Schumer Stars in New Comedy TRAINWRECK
by Caryn Robbins - 2015-02-11 12:31:17
TV: Watch a Clip from OF MICE AND MEN with James Franco; Hits Theatres Nationwide on 11/6
by Nicole Rosky - 2014-11-04 17:07:16
STAGE TUBE: MURDER FOR TWO Welcomes OF MICE AND MEN to Broadway!
by Nicole Rosky - 2014-04-16 09:00:01
News
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 20, 2025
Jim Norton will perform at Comedy Works Downtown in Larimer Square. Jim Norton is a stand-up comedian, radio host, actor, and a twice NY Times bestselling author. Learn more!
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 6, 2025
Jim Norton will bring his latest stand-up show Now You Know to The Newton Theatre on Saturday, November 22, 2025. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. with the show beginning at 8:00 p.m. Reserved seating is priced from $58 to $80.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 25, 2025
Get ready to laugh Australia and New Zealand with Becky Lucas as she tours Things Have Changed, But The Essence Remains. She comes to Melbourne Comedy Festival this week.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 22, 2025
Kevin Shea will perform at Comedy Works South at the Landmark and Downtown at Larimer Square in January. Kevin has performed on Bill Burr's Monday Morning Podcast, and much more. Learn how to purchase tickets.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 30, 2024
The Den Theatre has announced comic Dave Attell, featuring four stand-up performances on Friday, September 13, and Saturday, September 15.
by Stephi Wild - May 26, 2023
Come to Playhouse on Park for 90 minutes of laughs on Saturday, June 24th, 2023 at 8pm. Mike Geeter is set to headline, with a feature by Sandy Ehlers. BYOB! Doors open 30 minutes prior to the show. Tickets are $20, all seats reserved.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 4, 2023
State Theatre New Jersey and The Stress Factory Comedy Club present Tim Dillon Live on Saturday, April 15, 2023 at 8pm.
by Stephi Wild - Dec 19, 2022
Come to Playhouse on Park for 90 minutes of laughs on Saturday, January 7th, 2023 at 8pm. Scott Higgins and John McClellen are set to co-headline. BYOB! Doors open 30 minutes prior to the show. Tickets are $20, all seats reserved.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 3, 2022
Due to popular demand, comedian Dave Attell has added a sixth performance to his previously SOLD OUT stand-up engagement at The Den Theatre on Thursday, August 18 at 10 pm on The Heath Mainstage, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 14, 2022
Jim Norton is an American stand-up comedian, radio personality, bestselling author and actor. Comedy Works has announced that Jim Norton will perform at Comedy Works Downtown in Larimer Square.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 28, 2022
Acclaimed stage and screen actor Richard Coyle will return to the West End to play the iconic role of Atticus Finch in the critically acclaimed production of Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird – a new play by Aaron Sorkin, directed by Bartlett Sher.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 17, 2022
South Camden Theatre Company has announced another evening of laugh-out-loud stand-up comedy at the Waterfront South Theatre. Come out Friday evening, June 24th to enjoy the fun.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 15, 2022
With the production currently playing to critical acclaim and capacity houses, To Kill a Mockingbird is continuing to implement a series of education and outreach initiatives to run alongside the production.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 11, 2022
Kelsey Cook recently shot her new half-hour special for season 2 of Unprotected Sets on Epix. She can also be seen on A Little Late with Lilly Singh. Kelsey made her late night debut on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and her Comedy Central debut on This is Not Happening.
by A.A. Cristi - May 18, 2022
Underbelly Festival has announced the line-up for London Comedy Allstars at Cavendish Square every Friday night. London Comedy Allstars is your one-stop shop for the biggest laughs, the best location and your new favourite summer night out. Every Friday at 9:30pm until 29th July, Underbelly Summer Festival presents a night of the best comedy talent on offer.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 12, 2022
The Den Theatre will present comedian Dave Attell for five stand-up performances August 18 – 20, 2022 on The Heath Mainstage, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago’s Wicker Park neighborhood.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 1, 2022
Aaron Sorkin’s adaptation of Harper Lee’s classic novel To Kill A Mockingbird officially opened last night at the Gielgud Theatre.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 1, 2022
Barry Diller and Sonia Friedman today announce the extension of the critically acclaimed West End production of Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird – a new play by Aaron Sorkin – with the production now running at the Gielgud Theatre until 19 November, 2022.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 24, 2022
All new photos have been released of the West End production of To Kill a Mockingbird. The production will open at the Gielgud Theatre on 31 March 2022, with previews from 10 March. This new play by Aaron Sorkin is based on Harper Lee’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, and directed by Bartlett Sher.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 8, 2022
Ahead of previews starting this Thursday 10 March, To Kill a Mockingbird today announces the launch of the All Rise ticket scheme in an exclusive partnership with TodayTix, offering £15 seats for every performance across the run.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Jim Norton has appeared on Broadway in 6 shows.
Jim Norton has appeared on London's West End in 3 shows.
Jim Norton's first West End show was The Veil which opened in 2011
Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Crucible, Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The Mystery of Edwin Drood, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for The Mystery of Edwin Drood, Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Seafarer, Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for The Seafarer, Best Performance In A Supporting Role (Olivier Awards) for The Seafarer, Performance (Obie Awards) for Dublin Carol and Best Actor (Olivier Awards) for The Weir.
Jim Norton has won several prestigious awards throughout his career. He received the Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play for his work in The Seafarer. Additionally, he won the Olivier Award for Best Performance in a Supporting Role for the same play, The Seafarer. He also earned an Obie Award for his outstanding performance in Dublin Carol.
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