Jim Norton
- Born
- January 4, 1938 (88 years old)
- Place of birth
- Dublin, Ireland
Biography
Jim Norton (born 4 January 1938) is an Irish stage, film and television character actor, known for his work in the theatre, most notably in Conor McPherson's The Seafarer, and on television as Bishop Brennan in the sitcom Father Ted.
Known for
★ 7.7Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
2002
★ 8.3American History X
1998
★ 8.4Star Trek: The Next Generation
1987
★ 7.6Elementary
2012
★ 7.8The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas
2008
★ 7.7Frasier
1993
★ 8.2Agatha Christie's Poirot
1989
★ 7.5Midsomer Murders
1997
★ 7.6Cheers
1982
★ 8.0Babylon 5
1994
★ 6.5Mary Poppins Returns
2018
★ 6.0The Boy
2016
Filmography
- 2021DalglieshSeries · Father Barnes★ 6.7
- 2021The Secret Garden: The MusicalFilm · Ben Weatherstaff
- 2020The Dead Hands of DublinFilm · Narrator (voice)
- 2019The Last RightFilm · Padraig★ 6.1
- 2019Prisoners of the MoonFilm · Arthur Rudolph
- 2018Mary Poppins ReturnsFilm · Binnacle★ 6.5
- 2016The BoyFilm · Mr. Heelshire★ 6.0
- 2015National Theatre Live: HamletFilm · Polonius★ 7.5
- 2015RiverSeries · Michael Bennigan★ 7.4
- 2014National Theatre Live: Of Mice and MenFilm · Candy
- 2014Jimmy's HallFilm · Father Sheridan★ 6.7
- 2013HomemadeFilm · Tommy
- 2012ElementarySeries · Sir James Walter★ 7.6
- 2011Extremely Loud & Incredibly CloseFilm · Old Mr. Black★ 7.0
- 2011Water for ElephantsFilm · Camel★ 6.9
- 2011Small, Far Away: The World of Father TedFilm · Self
- 2009The EclipseFilm · Malachy★ 6.0
- 2008Uncle Bill's BarrelUncle Bill's BarrelFilm · Older Michael
- 2008The Boy in the Striped PyjamasFilm · Herr Liszt★ 7.8
- 2006Driving LessonsFilm · Mr. Fincham★ 6.1
- 2006StanFilm · Stan Laurel
- 2004Oyster FarmerFilm · Mumbles★ 5.7
- 2003Conspiracy of SilenceFilm · Bishop Quinn
- 2003The RoyalSeries · Rory
- 2002The Hound of the BaskervillesFilm · Coroner★ 6.0
- 2002Harry Potter and the Chamber of SecretsFilm · Mr Mason★ 7.7
- 2002BoxedFilm · Father Moran
- 2001On the NoseFilm · Patrick Cassidy
- 2001Waking the DeadSeries · David Dusniak★ 7.2
- 2000Aladdin and the Adventure of All TimeFilm · (voice)
- 2000Mad About MamboFilm★ 5.3
- 2000Rough for Theatre IIFilm · A
- 1999Sunset HeightsFilm · Sam Magee, The Preacher
- 1999A Love DividedFilm
- 1998American History XFilm · Randy★ 8.3
- 1997Midsomer MurdersSeries · Edward Canning★ 7.5
- 1996The Treacle PeopleSeries · Brendan Robinson (voice) / Silas Mitton (voice) / Digger (voice)
- 1995Father TedSeries · Bishop Len Brennan★ 8.2
- 1994WycliffeSeries · Owens
- 1994Babylon 5Series · Ombuds Wellington, Dr. Lazarenn, G'Quan★ 8.0
- 199499-1Series · DCI Otterly
- 1993FrasierSeries · Wentworth★ 7.7
- 1993Peak PracticeSeries · Father Matthew Corlon
- 1992Into the WestFilm · Superintendant O'Mara★ 6.4
- 1992Midnight's ChildFilm · Dr. Stefan Grossbart
- 1992Memoirs of an Invisible ManFilm · Dr. Bernard Wachs★ 5.9
- 1992MaigretSeries★ 7.6
- 1991Even Hitler Had a GirlfriendFilm · Marcus's Dad
- 1990Hidden AgendaFilm · Brodie★ 7.0
- 1989Stay LuckySeries
- 1989Agatha Christie's PoirotSeries · Roger Havering★ 8.2
- 1988The Temptation of Eileen HughesFilm · Bernard McAuley
- 1987Star Trek: The Next GenerationSeries · Holodeck Albert Einstein★ 8.4
- 1986Home CookingFilm · Gordon
- 1986Unnatural CausesSeries · Gordon
- 1986LovejoySeries · Father Xavier★ 7.4
- 1985T-BagT-BagSeries · Shopkeeper / Gardner
- 1985Screen TwoSeries · Bernard McAuley
- 1984The BillSeries★ 6.8
- 1984SakharovFilm · Roy Medvedev
- 1984Mr. Palfrey of WestminsterSeries · Robert Sanding
- 1982GrassGrassFilm · Arthur
- 1982Saturday Night ThrillerSaturday Night ThrillerSeries · Arthur
- 1982CheersSeries · Henderson★ 7.6
- 1981NannySeries
- 1980Cry of the InnocentFilm · Jasper Tooms
- 1980Juno and the PaycockFilm · "Joxer" Daly
- 1979MinderSeries · O'Brady★ 7.1
- 1979Tales of the UnexpectedSeries · Dr Mellish, H.A.K. Bates★ 6.7
- 1979LightFilm · Jack Parry
- 1978The Legion Hall BombingFilm · Detective Sergeant
- 1978StrangersSeries · Cathal Slattery
- 1978People Like UsPeople Like UsSeries · Jim Carver
- 19771990Series
- 1975Rumpole of the BaileySeries · F.I.G. Newton★ 7.1
- 1975Waiting at the Field GateFilm · Rainmarsh
- 1975The SweeneySeries · Phil Harrister★ 8.1
- 1974Churchill's PeopleSeries · Cuthbert
- 1974ScreamerFilm · The Man
- 1974Fall of EaglesSeries · Kerensky
- 1973Second City FirstsSecond City FirstsSeries · Rainmarsh
- 1973Adolf Hitler: My Part in His DownfallFilm · Pongo
- 1973ThrillerSeries · The Man
- 1973The Death of Captain DoughtyThe Death of Captain DoughtyFilm · Francis Drake
- 1972ColditzSeries · Capt. James Porteous
- 1972Crown CourtSeries · Jeremy Williams
- 1972The AdventurerSeries · Morgan
- 1972Van der ValkSeries · Eddy, Hanson
- 1972VillainsSeries · 'Smudger' Smedley
- 1972GeorgeFilm · Smedley
- 1972Late Night TheatreLate Night TheatreSeries · Francis Drake
- 1971Straw DogsFilm · Chris Cawsey★ 7.2
- 1971JusticeSeries · Alan Cartwright
- 1970Play for TodaySeries · Jack Parry, The Detective Sergeant
- 1967ITV PlayhouseSeries · Brian Snow
- 1967Never Mind the Quality, Feel the WidthSeries
- 1966InsurrectionSeries · Tom Clarke
- 1965Thirty-Minute TheatreSeries · Tom
- 1965BlackmailBlackmailSeries · Johnny Franks
- 1965The Face of Fu ManchuFilm · Mathius★ 6.2
- 1964The Wednesday PlaySeries · Rodney
- 1956Armchair TheatreSeries · Dug Whitby
