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Norm Macdonald Wiki, Age, Bio, Height, Wife, Career, and Net Worth 

Norm Macdonald

Norm Macdonald is a well-known Canadian stand-up comedian, actor, producer, director, and writer. He also hosted the show Weekend Update.’

Wiki, Bio, Family, Siblings, Childhood & Education

Norman Gene Macdonald was born to Ferne and Percy Macdonald on October 17, 1959, in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. His parents were both teachers. Neil Macdonald, a CBC journalist, is his brother. He was raised in Ottawa, Canada.

Norm Macdonald’s Age, Height, Weight, and Body Dimensions

Norm Macdonald was born on October 17, 1959, and will be 63 years old. His height is 1.85 meters, and his weight is 85 kilograms.

Norm Macdonald
Norm Macdonald

Norm Macdonald’s Profession & Career

He started as a stand-up comedian. He performed at the Just For Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal, Canada, in 1987. Norm began writing for the television show ‘The Dennis Miller Show in 1992. He was also the show’s story editor and writer. He then appeared as a guest on ‘The Jackie Thomas Show.’

Macdonald made an appearance on ‘Saturday Night Live in 1993. He also served as the show’s writer. He continued to appear on the show until 1998. The norm became the star, creator, producer, and writer of ‘The Norm Show’ in 1999. He was the star of ‘A Minute with Stan Hooper,’ as well as its creator, executive producer, and writer.

In 2011, Macdonald hosted ‘High Stakes Poker.’ Since 2013, he has also hosted ‘Norm Macdonald Live.’ ‘The Middle,’ ‘Last Comic Standing,’ and ‘Back to Norm’ are among his other television appearances. He has appeared in several television shows, including ‘The Orville,’ ‘Skylanders Academy,’ and ‘Mike Tyson Mysteries.’

He released his first album, ‘Ridiculous,’ in 2006. This was followed in 2011 by ‘Me Doing Standup’ and in 2017 by ‘Hitler’s Dog, Gossip & Trickery.’

Many films have featured Norm Macdonald’s voice, including the ‘Dr. Dolittle’s film series ‘Farce of the Penguins,’ ‘Christmas Is Here Again,’ ‘The Flight Before Christmas,’ ‘Vampire Dog,’ ‘The 7th Dwarf,’ and ‘The Outback.’ He has also made numerous cameo appearances in films. He has been hosting the web show ‘Norm Macdonald Live’ since 2013.

Achievements and Awards

Norm Macdonald was nominated for a CableACE Award in 1993. He was also nominated for an Online Film and Television Association Award in 1997. He won the Canadian Screen Awards in both 2016 and 2017. Comedy Central named him one of the “100 Greatest Stand-ups of All Time.”

Norm Macdonald’s Wife, Marriage & Relationship

Connie Macdonald was Norm Macdonald’s wife. They are now divorced, and Dylan, their son, was born in 1993. From 1997 to 1998, he was in a relationship with Elle Macpherson. He was previously addicted to gambling and won a six-figure sum at Atlantic City’s craps table.

Norm Macdonald’s Salary and Net Worth

Norm Macdonald’s net worth is estimated to be more than $2 million as of January 2023. He amassed this fortune by appearing in and hosting numerous television shows. He’s also written a book and released albums. This fortune has also come from lending his voice to multiple films.

Quick Facts

Celebrated NameNorm Macdonald
Real NameNorman Gene Macdonald
GenderMale
Age63 years old
Birth Date17 October 1959
Birth PlaceQuebec City, Canada
NationalityCanadian
Height1.85 m
Weight85 kg
Sexual OrientationStraight
Marital StatusDivorced
WifeConnie Macdonald (m. 1988–1996)
ChildrenYes (Dylan Macdonald)
DatingN/A
ProfessionCanadian stand-up comedian, writer, and actor
Net Worth$2 million
BrandsN/A
HobbiesN/A