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Norman Fell - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | March 24, 1924 |
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| Died | December 14, 1998 (age 74) |
| Birthplace | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries - (see also Norman Fell's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rat |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | Playing Stanley Roper on 'Three's Company' and 'The Ropers'. |
Intro
Norman Fell was an American actor best known for portraying landlord Stanley Roper on the television sitcom 'Three's Company' and its spin-off 'The Ropers.' His career spanned several decades with appearances in both film and television.
Early Life & Background
Norman Fell was born Norman Noah Feld on March 24, 1924, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He attended Temple University and later studied acting at The Actors Studio after serving as a tail gunner in the U.S. Army Air Forces during World War II.[1][2]
Career Highlights
- Portrayed Stanley Roper in the TV sitcom 'Three's Company' (1977–1979) and its spin-off 'The Ropers' (1979–1980)
- Won a Golden Globe Award in 1979 for Best Supporting Actor – Series, Miniseries or Television Film for 'Three's Company'
- Appeared in films such as 'The Graduate' (1967) as Mr. McCleery and 'Bullitt' (1968)
- Had guest appearances in numerous TV series including 'The Twilight Zone,' 'Perry Mason,' and 'Gunsmoke'
Trivia
- Norman Fell changed his last name from Feld to Fell early in his career.
- He was a World War II veteran, having served as an aerial gunner.
- Norman Fell was parodied on later sitcoms and remains a pop culture reference for 'the nosy or quirky landlord' archetype.
FAQs
People also ask
When was Norman Fell born?
Norman Fell was born the 24 March 1924.
Where is Norman Fell from?
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
On His Birth-Day
About March 24th, 1924, in brief:
- Day of the week: March 24th, 1924 was a Monday
- Zodiac Sign: Aries (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: You Will Never Miss Your Mother Until She is Gone by Fiddlin' John Carson
- Popular movie: Beau Brummel directed by Harry Beaumont
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