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Frances Lear (1956-1986), Lyn Lear (1987-2023)
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English < Old English
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Norman Lear: American television writer and producer (1922-2023).
Born (age 103).
Norman Lear has 7 credits in our database.
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Norman Milton Lear (July 27, 1922 – December 5, 2023) was an American screenwriter and producer who produced, wrote, created, or developed over 100 shows. Lear created and produced numerous popular 1970s sitcoms, including All in the Family (1971–1979), Maude (1972–1978), Sanford and Son (1972–1977), One Day at a Time (1975–1984), The Jeffersons (1975–1985), and Good Times (1974–1979). His works introduced political and social themes to the sitcom format. Lear received many awards, including six Primetime Emmy Awards, two Peabody Awards, the National Medal of Arts in 1999, the Kennedy Center Honors in 2017, and the Golden Globe Carol Burnett Award in 2021. He was a member of the Television Academy Hall of Fame.
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How old is Norman Lear?
Norman Lear is 103 years old, born on .
What movies or shows has Norman Lear been in?
Norman Lear has 7 credits in our database. Notable titles include Fried Green Tomatoes (1991), The Thief Who Came to Dinner (1973), All in the Family (1971), The Night They Raided Minsky's (1968), Divorce American Style (1967).
Where can I find more information about Norman Lear?
You can find more about Norman Lear on TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
