Cliff Norton was an American actor who is best known for his roles in Kiss Me, Stupid, Harry and Tonto, and That Girl. He was born on March 21, 1918, in Chicago, Illinois, and passed away on January 25, 2003, in Studio City, Los Angeles, California.
Personal and Family Life
Cliff Norton served as a bombardier in the Army Air Forces during World War II. He was married and had three children. Before becoming an actor, he started his career as a radio disc jockey in 1937.
Career Highlights
Norton began his television career after meeting NBC announcer Dave Garroway, leading to his appearance on Garroway’s variety series, “Garroway at Large.” He made several guest appearances on popular shows like Bewitched, where he showcased his comedy skills in various roles, including multiple appearances as a client for the McMann and Tate advertising agency.
Death and Legacy
Cliff Norton died on January 25, 2003, from lung cancer. His contributions to television and film continue to be remembered, particularly for his comedic roles and performances in classic series and films during the mid-20th century.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World | 1963-11-07 | Reporter |
| The Russians Are Coming! The Russians Are Coming! | 1966-05-25 | Charlie Hinkson |
| Munster, Go Home! | 1966-06-15 | Herbert |
| The Mouse and His Child | 1977-11-18 | Crow #2 (voice) |
| The Phantom Tollbooth | 1970-11-07 | Philosopher A. Dischord / Tollbooth Speaker (voice) |
| Kiss Me, Stupid | 1964-12-22 | Mack Gray |
| Jack and the Beanstalk | 1967-02-26 | Woggle-Bird (voice) |
| Ziegfeld: The Man and His Women | 1978-05-21 | Abe Erlanger |
| Funny Lady | 1975-03-15 | Stage Manager |
| Stick Around | 1977-05-30 | Joe Burkus |
| It Happened One Christmas | 1977-12-11 | Martini |
| Harry and Tonto | 1974-08-12 | Used Car Salesman |
| Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood | 1976-07-26 | Dog Catcher |
| Harlow | 1965-05-14 | Billy |
| Never Con a Killer | 1977-05-13 | Contractor |
| The Little Rascals’ Christmas Special | 1979-12-03 | Angry Man (voice) |
| Here’s Lucy | 1968-09-23 | Sam |
| The Dick Van Dyke Show | 1961-10-03 | Various Characters |
| Punky Brewster | 1984-09-16 | Councilman Beckmeir |
| I Dream of Jeannie | 1965-09-18 | Henshaw |
| Kolchak: The Night Stalker | 1974-09-13 | Various Characters |