Denis Norden(1922-2018)

Writer
Actor
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Denis Norden was born on 6 February 1922 in Hackney, London, England, UK. He was a writer and actor, known for Buona Sera, Mrs. Campbell (1968), The Seven Faces of Jim (1961) and The Frost Report (1966). He was married to Esther Avril Rosen (1921-2018). He died on 19 September 2018 in Royal Free Hospital, Hampstead, London, England, UK.

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Awards
- 2 wins & 1 nomination total

Known for

Buona Sera, Mrs. Campbell

6.8

Writer

1968

The Seven Faces of Jim

6.4

TV Series

Writer

The Frost Report

7.6

TV Series

Writer

Every Home Should Have One

5.0

Writer

1970

Credits

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Writer

Mamma Mia!
6.5
- screenplay 'Buona Sera, Mrs. Campbell' (uncredited)
- 2008
All the Best from Denis Norden
6.6
TV Movie
- written by
- 2007
It'll Be Alright on the Night 20
TV Special
- written by
- 2006
It'll Be Alright on the Night 19
TV Special
- written by
- 2005
Christmas Laughter File
TV Movie
- Writer
- 2003
9th Laughter File
TV Movie
- Writer
- 2003
It'll Be Alright on the Night 16
7.6
TV Special
- Writer
- 2003
More Kids from It'll Be Alright on the Night
TV Special
- Writer
- 2003
Alright on the Night's All Star Special
7.4
TV Special
- Writer
- 2003
8th Laughter File
7.9
TV Movie
- Writer
- 2002
Alright on the Night's Silver Jubilee Special
7.3
TV Special
- Writer
- 2002
It'll Be Alright on the Night 13
TV Special
- Writer
- 2001
It'll Be Alright on Election Night
TV Special
- Writer
- 2001
It'll Be Alright on the Night 12
7.4
TV Special
- Writer
- 2001
It'll Be Alright on the Night 11
7.2
TV Special
- Writer
- 1999

Actor

Script and Continuity Department

Personal details

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Alternative names
- Denis Norden C.B.E.
Height
- 6′ 2¾″ (1.90 m)
Born
- February 6, 1922
- Hackney, London, England, UK
Died
- September 19, 2018
- Royal Free Hospital, Hampstead, London, England, UK(following a period of ill health)
Spouse
- Esther Avril Rosen (1921-2018)January 3, 1943 - July 3, 2018 (her death, 2 children)
Children
Other works
Was a regular panel member on the BBC Radio Games shows "My Word" and "My Music"
Publicity listings
- 1 Article

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Trivia
The footballer and manager Gareth Southgate was nicknamed "Nord" during his playing days at Crystal Palace because his speech reminded one of the coaches of Norden's delivery.