Jim Norton

Acting

Jim Norton

Born 4 January 1938 · Dublin, Ireland · 88

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

Highlights

American History X1998 · Film · Randy
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets2002 · Film · Mr Mason
The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas2008 · Film · Herr Liszt
Star Trek: The Next Generation1987 · Series · Holodeck Albert Einstein
Elementary2012 · Series · Sir James Walter
Water for Elephants2011 · Film · Camel

Filmography

Movies

46 films

The Secret Garden: The Musical2021 · Film · Ben Weatherstaff
The Last Right2019 · Film · Padraig
Prisoners of the Moon2019 · Film · Arthur Rudolph
Mary Poppins Returns2018 · Film · Binnacle
The Boy2016 · Film · Mr. Heelshire
National Theatre Live: Hamlet2015 · Film · Polonius
National Theatre Live: Of Mice and Men2014 · Film · Candy
Jimmy's Hall2014 · Film · Father Sheridan
Homemade2013 · Film · Tommy
Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close2011 · Film · Old Mr. Black
Water for Elephants2011 · Film · Camel
The Eclipse2009 · Film · Malachy
The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas2008 · Film · Herr Liszt
Driving Lessons2006 · Film · Mr. Fincham
Stan2006 · Film · Stan Laurel
Oyster Farmer2004 · Film · Mumbles
Conspiracy of Silence2003 · Film · Bishop Quinn
The Hound of the Baskervilles2002 · Film · Coroner
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets2002 · Film · Mr Mason
Boxed2002 · Film · Father Moran
On the Nose2001 · Film · Patrick Cassidy
Aladdin and the Adventure of All Time2000 · Film · (voice)
Mad About Mambo2000 · Film
Rough for Theatre II2000 · Film · A
Sunset Heights1999 · Film · Sam Magee, The Preacher
A Love Divided1999 · Film
American History X1998 · Film · Randy
Into the West1992 · Film · Superintendant O'Mara
Midnight's Child1992 · Film · Dr. Stefan Grossbart
Memoirs of an Invisible Man1992 · Film · Dr. Bernard Wachs
Even Hitler Had a Girlfriend1991 · Film · Marcus's Dad
Hidden Agenda1990 · Film · Brodie
The Temptation of Eileen Hughes1988 · Film · Bernard McAuley
Home Cooking1986 · Film · Gordon
Sakharov1984 · Film · Roy Medvedev
Cry of the Innocent1980 · Film · Jasper Tooms
Juno and the Paycock1980 · Film · "Joxer" Daly
A Question Of Faith1979 · Film · Ilya
Light1979 · Film · Jack Parry
The Legion Hall Bombing1978 · Film · Detective Sergeant
Waiting at the Field Gate1975 · Film · Rainmarsh
Screamer1974 · Film · The Man
Adolf Hitler: My Part in His Downfall1973 · Film · Pongo
George1972 · Film · Smedley
Straw Dogs1971 · Film · Chris Cawsey
The Face of Fu Manchu1965 · Film · Mathius

Filmography

Series

46 shows

Dalgliesh2021 · Series · Father Barnes
River2015 · Series · Michael Bennigan
Elementary2012 · Series · Sir James Walter
The Royal2003 · Series · Rory
Waking the Dead2001 · Series · David Dusniak
Midsomer Murders1997 · Series · Edward Canning
The Treacle People1996 · Series · Brendan Robinson (voice) / Silas Mitton (voice) / Digger (voice)
Father Ted1995 · Series · Bishop Len Brennan
Wycliffe1994 · Series · Owens
Babylon 51994 · Series · Ombuds Wellington
99-11994 · Series · DCI Otterly
Frasier1993 · Series · Wentworth
Peak Practice1993 · Series · Father Matthew Corlon
Maigret1992 · Series
Stay Lucky1989 · Series
Agatha Christie's Poirot1989 · Series · Roger Havering
Star Trek: The Next Generation1987 · Series · Holodeck Albert Einstein
Unnatural Causes1986 · Series · Gordon
Lovejoy1986 · Series · Father Xavier
Screen Two1985 · Series · Bernard McAuley
The Bill1984 · Series
Mr. Palfrey of Westminster1984 · Series · Robert Sanding
Cheers1982 · Series · Henderson
Nanny1981 · Series
Minder1979 · Series · O'Brady
Tales of the Unexpected1979 · Series · Dr Mellish
Strangers1978 · Series · Cathal Slattery
19901977 · Series
Rumpole of the Bailey1975 · Series · F.I.G. Newton
The Sweeney1975 · Series · Phil Harrister
Churchill's People1974 · Series · Cuthbert
Fall of Eagles1974 · Series · Kerensky
Thriller1973 · Series · The Man
Colditz1972 · Series · Capt. James Porteous
Crown Court1972 · Series · Jeremy Williams
The Adventurer1972 · Series · Morgan
Van der Valk1972 · Series · Eddy
Villains1972 · Series · 'Smudger' Smedley
Justice1971 · Series · Alan Cartwright
Play for Today1970 · Series · Jack Parry
ITV Playhouse1967 · Series · Brian Snow
Never Mind the Quality, Feel the Width1967 · Series
Insurrection1966 · Series · Tom Clarke
Thirty-Minute Theatre1965 · Series · Tom
The Wednesday Play1964 · Series · Rodney
Armchair Theatre1956 · Series · Dug Whitby