Norman Milton Lear (July 27, 1922 – December 5, 2023) was an American screenwriter and producer who produced, wrote, created, or developed over 100 shows.
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Norman Lear | |
Occupations | Screenwriter producer |
Years active | 1946–2023 |
Known for | Sitcoms: All in the Family The Jeffersons Sanford and Son Good Times Maude One Day at a Time Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman |
Spouses | Charlotte Rosen ( m. 1943; div. 1956) Frances Loeb ( m. 1956; div. 1985) Lyn Davis ( m. 1987) |
What did Sally Struthers say about Norman Lear?
She added that Lear “pretended for the next 52 years that he created it.” Struthers also said that she never had the best relationship with Lear, and noted that the other stars of All in the Family would get invited to Lear's home for parties, while she did not.
Does Norman Lear own the Declaration of Independence?
In 2000, Lyn and Norman Lear purchased a rare, original copy of the Declaration of Independence with the goal of bringing “the people's document” directly to the American people.
Did Norman Lear have any children?
The All in the Family actor welcomed his kids throughout three marriages: He shares daughter Ellen with ex-wife Charlotte Rosen; daughters Kate and Maggie with ex Frances Lear (née Loeb); and son Benjamin and daughters Brianna and Madelaine with his third wife, Lyn Lear, whom he married in 1987.
Norman Lear
American screenwriter and film producer
Norman Milton Lear was an American screenwriter and producer who produced, wrote, created, or developed over 100 shows. Lear created and produced numerous popular 1970s sitcoms, including All in the Family, Maude, Sanford and Son, One Day at a... Wikipedia
Born: July 27, 1922, New Haven, CT
Died: December 5, 2023 (age 101 years), Los Angeles, CA
Spouse: Lyn Lear (m. 1987–2023), Frances Lear (m. 1956–1985), and Charlotte Lear (m. 1943–1956)
Height: 5′ 7″
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