Norm Macdonald

Biography

Norman Gene Macdonald was a Canadian stand-up comedian, actor, and writer known for his deadpan style, which characterized eccentric understatement and folksy turns of phrase. He began his career writing for comedies like Roseanne and The Dennis Miller Show before joining Saturday Night Live (SNL) as a cast member and Weekend Update anchor for five seasons. After leaving SNL, he starred in films like Dirty Work and had a successful run on his own sitcom, The Norm Show.