Jim Norton
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Biography
Biography
Often typecast as a clergyman, Irish actor Jim Norton's most notable role came as Bishop Brennan in the British sitcom "Father Ted," which aired from 1995 to 1998. Movie audiences, however, will remember Norton for his portrayal of the violent rat catcher Chris Cawsey in the 1971 psychological thriller "Straw Dogs," starring Dustin Hoffman and directed by Sam Peckinpah. Although he has acted regularly in film and television for over 40 years, Norton's most recognized work has been in the theater. In 2007 he won a Laurence Olivier Theatre Award for Best Performance in a Supporting Role for playing the part of Richard Harkin in Conor McPherson's "The Seafarer." In 2009, Norton earned critical praise for playing the title role of Finian McLonergan in New York City Center's production of "Finian's Rainbow." Norton is also an accomplished voice actor and has recorded audio books of James Joyce's seminal works "Ulysses," and "Finnegans Wake."
Filmography
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Life Events
1965
Debuted as Mathius in "The Face of Fu Manchu"
1966
Had recurring role on TV mini-series "Insurrection"
1982
Cast as Michael Twomey on TV series "Nanny"
1985
Played multiple characters on "Wonders in Letterland"
1994
Appeared on several episodes of "Babylon 5"
1995
Played Bishop Len Brennan on "Father Ted"
1997
Played Jack in Conor McPherson's stage play "The Weir"
1998
Cast in the drama "American History X"
2001
Re-teamed with McPherson for "Port Authority" and "Come Over"
2002
Played Mr. Mason in "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets"
2006
Once again re-united with McPherson for the play "The Seafarer"
2011
Played Reverend Berkeley in McPherson's "The Veil"
2013
Co-starred on the short-lived drama "Deception"
2014
Starred as Candy in the Broadway revival of "Of Mice and Men"
2015
Cast as Michael Bennigan on the mini-series "River"
2018
Played Mr. Binnacle in Disney's "Mary Poppins Returns"
