Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Born
January 4, 1938 (age 88)
Place of Birth
Dublin, Ireland
Also Known As
Jim Morton
James Norton
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Jim Norton
Biography
Jim Norton (born 4 January 1938) is an Irish stage, film and television character actor, known for his work in the theatre, most notably in Conor McPherson's The Seafarer, and on television as Bishop Brennan in the sitcom Father Ted.
Known For
TV
Midsomer Murders
Edward Canning
1997
TV
Agatha Christie's Poirot
Roger Havering
1989
TV
Frasier
Wentworth
1993
TV
Elementary
Sir James Walter
2012
TV
Star Trek: The Next Generation
Holodeck Albert Einstein
1987
Film
The Boy
Mr. Heelshire
2016
TV
Cheers
Henderson
1982
TV
Babylon 5
Ombuds Wellington
1994
TV
Babylon 5
Dr. Lazarenn
1994
TV
Babylon 5
G'Quan
1994
TV
Minder
O'Brady
1979
TV
Crown Court
Jeremy Williams
1972
TV
Play for Today
Jack Parry
1970
TV
Play for Today
The Detective Sergeant
1970
TV
Hell's Kitchen
Self
2005
TV
Peak Practice
Father Matthew Corlon
1993
TV
Rumpole of the Bailey
F.I.G. Newton
1975
TV
Tales of the Unexpected
Dr Mellish
1979
TV
Tales of the Unexpected
H.A.K. Bates
1979
Film
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
Mr Mason
2002
Filmography
2021TVDalglieshas Father Barnes2021FilmThe Secret Garden: The Musicalas Ben Weatherstaff2020FilmThe Dead Hands of Dublinas Narrator (voice)2019FilmThe Last Rightas Padraig2019FilmPrisoners of the Moonas Arthur Rudolph2018FilmMary Poppins Returnsas Mr. Binnacle2018TVDinner with Danias Himself2016FilmThe Boyas Mr. Heelshire2015FilmNational Theatre Live: Hamletas Polonius2015TVRiveras Michael Bennigan2014FilmNational Theatre Live: Of Mice and Menas Candy2014FilmJimmy's Hallas Father Sheridan2013FilmHomemadeas Tommy2012TVElementaryas Sir James Walter2011FilmExtremely Loud & Incredibly Closeas Old Mr. Black2011FilmWater for Elephantsas Camel2011FilmSmall, Far Away: The World of Father Ted2009FilmThe Eclipseas Malachy2008FilmUncle Bill's Barrelas Older Michael2008FilmThe Boy in the Striped Pyjamasas Herr Liszt2006FilmDriving Lessonsas Mr. Fincham2006FilmStanas Stan Laurel2005TVHell's Kitchenas Self2004FilmOyster Farmeras Mumbles2003FilmConspiracy of Silence2003TVThe Royalas Rory2002FilmThe Hound of the Baskervillesas Coroner2002FilmHarry Potter and the Chamber of Secretsas Mr Mason2002FilmBoxedas Father Moran2001FilmOn the Noseas Patrick Cassidy2001TVWaking the Deadas David Dusniak2000FilmAladdin and the Adventure of All Timeas (voice)2000FilmMad About Mambo2000FilmRough for Theatre IIas A1999FilmSunset Heightsas Sam Magee, The Preacher1999FilmA Love Divided1998FilmAmerican History Xas Randy1997TVMidsomer Murdersas Edward Canning1996TVThe Treacle Peopleas Brendan Robinson (voice) / Silas Mitton (voice) / Digger (voice)1995TVFather Tedas Bishop Len Brennan1994TVWycliffeas Owens1994TVBabylon 5as Ombuds Wellington1993TVFrasieras Wentworth1993FilmStar Trek: The Next Generation - Descentas Albert Einstein1993TVPeak Practiceas Father Matthew Corlon1992FilmInto the Westas Superintendant O'Mara1992TVThe Tonight Show with Jay Lenoas Self1992FilmMidnight's Childas Dr. Stefan Grossbart1992FilmMemoirs of an Invisible Manas Dr. Bernard Wachs1992TVMaigret1991FilmEven Hitler Had a Girlfriendas Marcus's Dad1990FilmHidden Agendaas Brodie1989TVStay Lucky1989TVAgatha Christie's Poirotas Roger Havering1988FilmThe Temptation of Eileen Hughesas Bernard McAuley1987TVStar Trek: The Next Generationas Holodeck Albert Einstein1986FilmHome Cookingas Gordon1986TVLovejoyas Father Xavier1985TVT-Bagas Shopkeeper / Gardner1984TVThe Bill1984FilmSakharovas Roy Medvedev1984TVMr. Palfrey of Westminsteras Robert Sanding1982FilmGrassas Arthur1982TVCheersas Henderson1981TVNanny1980FilmCry of the Innocentas Jasper Tooms1980FilmJuno and the Paycockas "Joxer" Daly1979TVMinderas O'Brady1979TVTales of the Unexpectedas Dr Mellish1979FilmLightas Jack Parry1978FilmThe Legion Hall Bombingas Detective Sergeant1978TVStrangersas Cathal Slattery1977TV19901975TVRumpole of the Baileyas F.I.G. Newton1975FilmWaiting at the Field Gateas Rainmarsh1975TVThe Sweeneyas Phil Harrister1974TVChurchill's Peopleas Cuthbert1974FilmScreameras The Man1974TVFall of Eaglesas Kerensky1973FilmAdolf Hitler: My Part in His Downfallas Pongo1973TVThrilleras The Man1973FilmThe Death of Captain Doughtyas Francis Drake1972TVColditzas Capt. James Porteous1972TVCrown Courtas Jeremy Williams1972TVThe Adventureras Morgan1972TVVan der Valkas Eddy1972TVVillainsas 'Smudger' Smedley1972FilmGeorgeas Smedley1971FilmStraw Dogsas Chris Cawsey1971TVJusticeas Alan Cartwright1970TVPlay for Todayas Jack Parry1967TVITV Playhouseas Brian Snow1967TVNever Mind the Quality, Feel the Width1966TVInsurrectionas Tom Clarke1965FilmThe Face of Fu Manchuas Mathius1956TVArmchair Theatreas Dug Whitby1956TVTony Awardsas Self - Winner