Facts of Norm Macdonald
Full Name:	Norm Macdonald
Birth Date:	October 17, 1959
Age:	65 years
Death Date:	September 14, 2021
Gender:	Male
Profession:	Stand-up comedian
Country:	Canada
Horoscope:	Libra
Divorce	Connie Macdonald
Net Worth	$2.5 million
Birth Place	Quebec City
Nationality	American
Ethnicity	White
Religion	Christianity
Education	Quebec High School, Gloucester High School
Father	Percy Lloyd Macdonald
Mother	Ferne (née Mains) Macdonald
Siblings	Neil Macdonald, Leslie Macdonald
Kids	Dylan Macdonald
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Late Canadian stand-up comedian, writer, and actor Norm Macdonald came into the spotlight for his deadpan style. 

Early Life of Norm Macdonald

Norm Macdonald was born on October 17, 1959, in Quebec City, Canada. He spent his childhood days in the same place where he was born. By birth, his sun sign is Scorpio. By nationality, he had American citizenship and was of white ethnic background. He used to follow the Christianity religion.

Ferne (née Mains) Macdonald was the name of his mother. Whereas his father’s name was Percy Lloyd Macdonald. His father died in the year 1990 of heart disease. By profession his mother and father were teachers. Both of them used to work at CFB Valcartier, a military base north of Quebec City.

Macdonald has an older brother and a younger brother. He was the middle child in the family. Neil Macdonald is the name of his older brother. By profession, he is a journalist with CBC News. Leslie Macdonald is the name of his younger brother.

Academic Qualification of Norm Macdonald

He completed his higher-level education at Quebec High School. After that, he went to Gloucester High School in Ottawa and completed his education.

Who was the Ex-Wife of Norm Macdonald?

Well, Norm Macdonald was a divorced man. Previously he got married to his long-term girlfriend Connie Macdonald. Before getting married the couple was in a relationship for a long period of time. After that the couple exchanged their marriage vows in the year 1988.

After some time of their marriage, the couple became the parents of a son. Dylan Macdonald is the name of their son who was born in the year 1993. But their relationship did not long last as expected. So, after eight years of their marriage, the couple decided to separate. In the year 1996, the couple announced their separation news.

What was the Net Worth of Norm Macdonald at the time of his death?

Norm Macdonald was a millionaire. He was successful in collecting a good sum of money from, his professional career. According to the celebrity net worth he had an estimated net worth of $2.5 million at the time of his death.

When did Norm Macdonald pass away?

The main reason behind Norm Macdonald’s death is acute leukemia. He took his last breath at a hospital in Pasadena, California on September 14, 2021. He died at the age of 61. Similarly, Norm had been diagnosed nine years prior.

But he disclosed his diagnosis to only a few close friends and family members. He thought that discussing his health in public would “affect the way he was perceived”, according to his brother, Neil.

Norm Macdonald’s Professional Career

• Norm Macdonald began his career in the film industry as an actor.
• Similarly, he made his first performances in comedy at stand-up clubs in Ottawa.
• In the year 1986, he made his appearance at the Just For Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal.

  

• He has also performed as a contestant on Star Search.
• For the 1992 and 1993 seasons, he was hired as a writer for the Roseanne television sitcom before quitting to join Saturday Night Live.
• In the year 1993, he joined the cast of NBC’s Saturday Night Live (SNL) television program.
• After a year he anchored the segment Weekend Update.

FAQ of Norm Macdonald

What was the age of Norm Macdonald?

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What is the nationality of Norm Macdonald?

Norm Macdonald was American by nationality.

What is the ethnic background of Norm Macdonald?

Norm Macdonald belonged to white ethnic background.