Norman Lear
Norman Lear is an American producer, writer, and director known for his work on seminal television series such as All in the Family, Sanford and Son, and The Jeffersons. He has produced, written, created, or developed over 100 shows and is considered one of the most influential TV producers ever.
Producer
July 27, 1922
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Norman Lear, originally named Norman Milton Leventhal, is a renowned American television writer, producer, and director. He gained prominence in the 1970s for creating groundbreaking sitcoms like “All in the Family,” “Maude,” “The Jeffersons,” “Sanford and Son,” “Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman,” and “Good Times.” Lear’s significant contributions to the television industry have earned him numerous accolades, such as multiple Emmy Awards, a Peabody Award, and induction into the Television Hall of Fame. In 2022, Lear celebrated his 100th birthday and is widely regarded as one of the most influential TV producers in history, having produced, written, created, or developed over 100 shows.