Jack Norton
Biography
Jack Norton was a character actor born in Brooklyn, New York on September 2, 1882, who began his career with vaudeville comedy acts and Broadway performances. He made his film debut in 1934 and went on to appear in over 180 films between 1934 and 1948, often playing drunks, a role he refined by observing real-life behavior. Norton worked tirelessly, appearing in up to 20 films per year, before retiring due to illness in 1947.