Zack Norman, also known as Howard Zuker, was an American actor who is best known for his roles in Romancing the Stone, Cadillac Man, and Ragtime. He had a diverse career as an actor, comedian, producer, and financier, contributing to both film and television.
Personal and Family Life
Zack Norman was born Howard Jerrold Zuker on May 27, 1940, in Boston, Massachusetts. He was married twice, first to Norma Blumenthal Somers, with whom he had one child, and then to Nancy Zuker, with whom he had two children. He had a sibling named Jane Zuker. Throughout his career, he often collaborated with independent filmmaker Henry Jaglom on numerous projects.
Death and Legacy
Zack Norman passed away on April 28, 2024, in Burbank, California, due to bilateral pneumonia related to COVID-19. He left behind a legacy of memorable performances in both film and television, having produced and financed more than forty films, including the Academy Award-winning documentary Hearts And Minds.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Cadillac Man | 1990-05-18 | Harry Munchack |
| Romancing the Stone | 1984-03-30 | Ira |
| Queen of the Lot | 2010-11-19 | Kaz Naiman |
| Chief Zabu | 2016-10-28 | Sammy Brooks |
| Been Down So Long It Looks Like Up to Me | 1971-09-15 | Mojo |
| Mojave Moon | 1996-11-15 | Terry |
| Tracks | 1976-12-15 | Gene |
| Hollywood Dreams | 2007-05-25 | Kaz Naiman |
| Director’s Commentary: Terror Of Frankenstein | 2015-05-01 | David Falks (voice) |
| Ragtime | 1981-11-20 | Gent No. 2 – Manager |
| Gums | 1976-11-09 | Norm Gingold |
| Sitting Ducks | 1980-04-04 | Sidney |
| America | 1986-10-01 | Terrance Hackley |
| Festival in Cannes | 2001-11-03 | Kaz Naiman |
| Who Is Henry Jaglom? | 1997-07-08 | Self |
| Babyfever | 1994-05-04 | Mark |
| Ovation | 2016-07-11 | Kaz Naiman |
| Crosscut | 1995-10-21 | Rance Moreland |
| At Home with the Webbers | 1993-04-24 | Sledge Hammer |
| The M Word | 2014-04-30 | Louie Hess |
| The Nanny | 1993-11-03 | Uncle Jack |
| The A-Team | 1983-01-23 | Gino Scarlatti |
| The Flash | 1990-09-20 | Serge Tallent |