Jim Norton (actor) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Jim Norton
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| Born | 4 January 1938 |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1977-present |
| Awards | Tony Award for Best Performance by a Featured Actor in a Play 2008 The Seafarer, Olivier Award for Best Performance in a Supporting Role 2007 The Seafarer |
James "Jim" Norton (born 4 January 1938) is an Irish actor. He is known for playing many different types of characters in movies and plays.
About Jim Norton
Jim Norton was born in Dublin, Ireland, on 4 January 1938. He grew up there before starting his acting career.
Acting Career
Jim Norton began acting in 1977. He has worked in many films, TV shows, and plays. He is known as a "character actor." This means he often plays interesting and unique supporting roles. These roles help to make the main story better.
Famous Roles
Jim Norton has been in several well-known movies. You might recognize him from Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. In this movie, he played Mr. Mason. He also appeared in Straw Dogs and Memoirs of an Invisible Man. Later, he was in the movie Water for Elephants.
Awards and Recognition
Jim Norton has won important awards for his acting. In 2007, he won an Olivier Award for his role in the play The Seafarer. An Olivier Award is a top award for theatre in London. The next year, in 2008, he won a Tony Award for the same play. A Tony Award is a very important award for theatre in New York City. These awards show how talented he is as an actor.
External Links
- Jim Norton at the Internet Broadway Database
