Norm Crosby - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | September 15, 1927 |
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| Age | 98 |
| Birthplace | Boston, Massachusetts, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo - (see also Norm Crosby's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rabbit |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | Pioneering malapropism-based comedy and frequent appearances on television variety shows. |
Intro
Norm Crosby was an American comic known for his unique brand of linguistic humor, characterized by his intentional malapropisms. He was widely recognized for his stand-up performances, television appearances, and his role as a host of popular variety shows.
Early Life & Background
Norm Crosby was born in Boston to a Jewish family. He attended Boston University before serving in the Coast Guard during World War II, where he suffered some hearing loss. After the war, he began performing stand-up comedy, eventually developing his signature style based on wordplay and malapropisms.
Career Highlights
- Developed a stand-up act centered around malapropisms, earning the nickname 'The Master of Malaprop'.
- Regular guest and performer on shows like 'The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson' and 'The Ed Sullivan Show'.
- Hosted 'The Comedy Shop', a syndicated TV series in the late 1970s and early 1980s.
- Starred in numerous comedy specials, game shows, and telethons, especially for the Muscular Dystrophy Association.
Trivia
- Crosby received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1982.
- He was active in charity work, especially with the Muscular Dystrophy Association telethons.
FAQs
People also ask
Norm Crosby is 98 years old.
Norm Crosby was born the 15 September 1927.
Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
On His Birth-Day
About September 15th, 1927, in brief:
- Day of the week: September 15th, 1927 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- Popular movie: The Gaucho directed by F. Richard Jones
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