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Norm Macdonald

1959 - 2021

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Norman Gene Macdonald (October 17, 1959 – September 14, 2021) was a Canadian stand-up comedian, actor, and writer whose style was characterized by deadpan delivery, eccentric understatement, and the use of folksy, old-fashioned turns of phrase. He appeared in numerous films and was a frequent guest on late-night talk shows, where he developed a reputation for his chaotic yet understated comedic style. His appearances on Conan O’Brien’s programs were especially well received, and David Letterman described him as "the best" stand-up comedian. Earlier in his career, Macdonald's first work on television included writing for comedies such as Roseanne and The Dennis Miller Show. Read more on Wikipedia

His biography is available in different languages on Wikipedia. Norm Macdonald is the 59th most popular comedian (down from 50th in 2019), the 579th most popular biography from Canada (down from 438th in 2019) and the 2nd most popular Canadian Comedian.

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Among COMEDIANS

Among comedians, Norm Macdonald ranks 59 out of 98. Before him are Jamie Kennedy, Jason Segel, Jordan Peele, Sarah Silverman, Cedric the Entertainer, and Amy Poehler. After him are Patton Oswalt, Dax Shepard, Jemaine Clement, Fred Armisen, Kathy Griffin, and Amy Schumer.

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Contemporaries

Among people born in 1959, Norm Macdonald ranks 412. Before him are Michael Scott, Vagiz Khidiyatullin, Trond Sollied, Lene Hau, Jari Puikkonen, and Masataka Imai. After him are Ryuta Kawashima, Heinz Günthardt, Paul McGann, Khadja Nin, Juan José Campanella, and Hennadiy Kernes. Among people deceased in 2021, Norm Macdonald ranks 551. Before him are Ottorino Sartor, Aleksandr Klepikov, Hubert Auriol, Mehdi Cerbah, Vyacheslav Vedenin, and Raymond T. Odierno. After him are Richard Rush, Raúl Rivero, Enrique Chazarreta, Willard Scott, Gregory Sierra, and Julie Strain.

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In Canada

Among people born in Canada, Norm Macdonald ranks 579 out of 1,622. Before him are Ernest Hamilton (1883), Mary Frizzell (1913), Arturo Gatti (1972), Toller Cranston (1949), Patrick J. Adams (1981), and Christopher Heyerdahl (1963). After him are Gordon Tootoosis (1941), Aimee Semple McPherson (1890), Eva Dawes (1912), Ivan Koloff (1942), Dorothy Stratten (1960), and Marie Yovanovitch (1958).

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Among COMEDIANS In Canada

Among comedians born in Canada, Norm Macdonald ranks 2. Before him are Howie Mandel (1955).

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