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Public records list Norman Wisdom as a comedian, screenwriter and musician. Norman Wisdom was born on February 4, 1915 in Marylebone, United Kingdom. Death is recorded on October 4, 2010, at the age of 95. Listed accolades include Officer of the Order of the British Empire (1995) and Knight Bachelor (2000).
My Take
Norman Wisdom holds a tender place in my mind. As the lovably hapless Norman Pitkin, he comforted post-war Britain with pratfalls and warmth, carrying forward the Chaplin tradition of the little man who keeps getting up. What strikes me is his range beyond comedy, writing and performing music as well, a true all-rounder. That a nation knighted a man for making it laugh says everything about how much that gift mattered. He worked nearly to the end and died at 95. I hold deep affection and genuine respect for performers who heal through joy, and he was a master of it.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Norman Wisdom
- Name (Japanese)
- ノーマン・ウィズダム
- Reading
- のーまん・うぃずだむ
- Born
- February 4, 1915 – October 4, 2010
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Rabbit
- Origin
- Marylebone, United Kingdom
- Occupation
- comedian / screenwriter / musician / singer-songwriter / composer
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 1995 Officer of the Order of the British Empire
- 2000 Knight Bachelor
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norman%20Wisdom
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q349217
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-20
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Norman Wisdom born?
Born February 4, 1915.
When did Norman Wisdom die?
Died October 4, 2010, aged 95.
Where was Norman Wisdom from?
Norman Wisdom was from Marylebone, United Kingdom.
What did Norman Wisdom do?
Norman Wisdom worked as comedian, screenwriter, musician, singer-songwriter, composer.
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