Norman Wisdom

Sir Norman Joseph Wisdom, OBE (4 February 1915 – 4 October 2010) was an English actor, comedian and singer-songwriter best known for a series of comedy films produced between 1953 and 1966 featuring his hapless onscreen character Norman Pitkin. These films initially made more money than the James Bond film series. Wisdom gained a celebrity status in lands as far apart as South America, Iran and many Eastern Bloc countries, particularly in Albania... More

Date of birth:

  • Feb 4, 1915

Date of death:

  • Oct 4, 2010 (age 95 years)

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Height:

  • 1.57 m (5.15 ft )

Also known as:

  • Sir Norman Joseph Wisdom,
  • Norman Joseph Wisdom,
  • Sir Norman Wisdom

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Spouse (or domestic partner):

Spouse From To Type of union
  • 1941
  • 1946
  • Oct 1947
  • 1968
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Date of burial:

  • Oct 22, 2010

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Film actor

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Awards

Award Nominations:

Year Award Nominated work Notes/Description
  • 1953
  • Most Promising Newcomer to Film

BAFTA Award for Best Newcomer Nominees

Awards Won:

Year Award Winning work
  • 1953

BAFTA Award for Best Newcomer Winners

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TV Actor

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