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.

Filmography

2021TVDalglieshas Father Barnes 2021FilmThe Secret Garden: The Musicalas Ben Weatherstaff 2020FilmThe Dead Hands of Dublinas Narrator (voice)2019FilmThe Last Rightas Padraig 2019FilmPrisoners of the Moonas Arthur Rudolph 2018FilmMary Poppins Returnsas Mr. Binnacle 2018TVDinner with Danias Himself 2016FilmThe Boyas Mr. Heelshire 2015FilmNational Theatre Live: Hamletas Polonius 2015TVRiveras Michael Bennigan 2014FilmNational Theatre Live: Of Mice and Menas Candy 2014FilmJimmy's Hallas Father Sheridan 2013FilmHomemadeas Tommy 2012TVElementaryas Sir James Walter 2011FilmExtremely Loud & Incredibly Closeas Old Mr. Black 2011FilmWater for Elephantsas Camel 2011FilmSmall, Far Away: The World of Father Ted 2009FilmThe Eclipseas Malachy 2008FilmUncle Bill's Barrelas Older Michael 2008FilmThe Boy in the Striped Pyjamasas Herr Liszt 2006FilmDriving Lessonsas Mr. Fincham 2006FilmStanas Stan Laurel 2005TVHell's Kitchenas Self 2004FilmOyster Farmeras Mumbles 2003FilmConspiracy of Silence 2003TVThe Royalas Rory 2002FilmThe Hound of the Baskervillesas Coroner 2002FilmHarry Potter and the Chamber of Secretsas Mr Mason 2002FilmBoxedas Father Moran 2001FilmOn the Noseas Patrick Cassidy 2001TVWaking the Deadas David Dusniak 2000FilmAladdin and the Adventure of All Timeas (voice)2000FilmMad About Mambo 2000FilmRough for Theatre IIas A 1999FilmSunset Heightsas Sam Magee, The Preacher 1999FilmA Love Divided 1998FilmAmerican History Xas Randy 1997TVMidsomer Murdersas Edward Canning 1996TVThe Treacle Peopleas Brendan Robinson (voice) / Silas Mitton (voice) / Digger (voice)1995TVFather Tedas Bishop Len Brennan 1994TVWycliffeas Owens 1994TVBabylon 5as Ombuds Wellington 1993TVFrasieras Wentworth 1993FilmStar Trek: The Next Generation - Descentas Albert Einstein 1993TVPeak Practiceas Father Matthew Corlon 1992FilmInto the Westas Superintendant O'Mara 1992FilmMidnight's Childas Dr. Stefan Grossbart 1992FilmMemoirs of an Invisible Manas Dr. Bernard Wachs 1992TVMaigret 1991FilmEven Hitler Had a Girlfriendas Marcus's Dad 1990FilmHidden Agendaas Brodie 1989TVStay Lucky 1989TVAgatha Christie's Poirotas Roger Havering 1988FilmThe Temptation of Eileen Hughesas Bernard McAuley 1987TVStar Trek: The Next Generationas Holodeck Albert Einstein 1986FilmHome Cookingas Gordon 1986TVUnnatural Causesas Gordon 1986TVLovejoyas Father Xavier 1985TVT-Bagas Shopkeeper / Gardner 1984TVThe Bill 1984FilmSakharovas Roy Medvedev 1984TVMr. Palfrey of Westminsteras Robert Sanding 1982FilmGrassas Arthur 1982TVCheersas Henderson 1981TVNanny 1980FilmCry of the Innocentas Jasper Tooms 1980FilmJuno and the Paycockas "Joxer" Daly 1979TVMinderas O'Brady 1979TVTales of the Unexpectedas Dr Mellish 1979FilmLightas Jack Parry 1978FilmThe Legion Hall Bombingas Detective Sergeant 1978TVStrangersas Cathal Slattery 1977TV1990 1975TVRumpole of the Baileyas F.I.G. Newton 1975FilmWaiting at the Field Gateas Rainmarsh 1975TVThe Sweeneyas Phil Harrister 1974TVChurchill's Peopleas Cuthbert 1974FilmScreameras The Man 1974TVFall of Eaglesas Kerensky 1973FilmAdolf Hitler - My Part in His Downfallas Pongo 1973TVThrilleras The Man 1973FilmThe Death of Captain Doughtyas Francis Drake 1972TVColditzas Capt. James Porteous 1972TVCrown Courtas Jeremy Williams 1972TVThe Adventureras Morgan 1972TVVan der Valkas Eddy 1972FilmGeorgeas Smedley 1971FilmStraw Dogsas Chris Cawsey 1971TVJusticeas Alan Cartwright 1970TVPlay for Todayas Jack Parry 1967TVNever Mind the Quality, Feel the Width 1966TVInsurrectionas Tom Clarke 1965FilmThe Face of Fu Manchuas Mathius