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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
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- comedian / screenwriter / musician / singer-songwriter / composer
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- 1995 Officer of the Order of the British Empire
- 2000 Knight Bachelor
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norman%20Wisdom
Frequently asked questions
When was Norman Wisdom born?
February 4, 1915 – October 4, 2010.
Where is Norman Wisdom from?
Norman Wisdom is from Marylebone, United Kingdom.
What does Norman Wisdom do?
Norman Wisdom works as comedian, screenwriter, musician, singer-songwriter, composer.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-20
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.