Norman Mailer

Actor. Born 31 January 1923 in Long Branch, New Jersey, USA. Died 10 November 2007.

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Born

31 January 1923, Long Branch, New Jersey, USA

Died

10 November 2007

Active

1996–2000

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831990s1 title

812000s1 title

Biography

Norman Mailer (31 January 1923 – 10 November 2007) was an American actor. He appeared as himself in the 1996 documentary When We Were Kings.

His other screen acting credits include the role of Stanford White in Ragtime (1981) and appearances in King Lear (1987) and Cremaster 2 (1999). He also directed and wrote several films, among them Tough Guys Don't Dance (1987).

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On Fi1m

Beyond what we have reviewed, Norman Mailer is known for the titles below. Press one to ask us for a review.

Gilmore Girls

2000 · as Norman Mailer

When We Were Kings

1996 · as Self