Current location:politics >>
Zack Norman dead at 83: Romancing The Stone star who played crocodile
politics42People have gathered around
IntroductionActor Zack Norman has died aged 83.The star, who was best known for his role as crocodile-loving ant ...
Actor Zack Norman has died aged 83.
The star, who was best known for his role as crocodile-loving antiquities smuggler Ira in 1984's Romancing The Stone, passed away on Sunday night from 'natural causes' at Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center in Burbank, his son-in-law confirmed to Deadline.
Norman also starred in 1990's Cadillac Man and TV series The Nanny from 1993-1995.
Norman is survived by his wife, Nancy; sister Jane; daughters Lori and Tracy; sons Stephen and Michael; and 14 grandchildren.
Born Howard Zuker on May 27, 1940, Norman received an MBA from Harvard Business School before entering the world of entertainment.
Actor Zack Norman has died aged 83 - pictured 2010
The star, who was best known for his role as crocodile-loving antiquities smuggler Ira in 1984's Romancing The Stone (pictured), passed away on Sunday night from 'natural causes
He worked as a comedian in the 1960s, performing at the Playboy Clubs, the Flamingo and Copacabana with the Temptations.
In 1966 he left for Europe to work the U.S. Army base circuit operating out of Frankfurt, Germany, playing army clubs throughout Western Europe.
Norman made his television debut on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson on April 28, 1969.
He starred in numerous films in the 1970s before shooting to fame as Cousin Ira in Robert Zemeckis’ legendary film Romancing The Stone alongside Michael Douglas, Kathleen Turner and Danny Devito.
Ira was known for his love for crocodiles, declaring: 'Look at those snappers!' in a memorable line.
Norman went onto star in 1986 comedy America and co-directed and starred in 1988’s Chief Zabu,
He partnered with filmmaker Henry Jaglom on nine movies including 1992's Venice/Venice, Festival in Cannes (2001), Hollywood Dreams (2006) and Ovation (2015).
Norman played Harry Munchack in 1990 film Cadillac Man opposite Robin Williams, Tim Robbins and Fran Drescher.
Norman's character was known for declaring 'Look at those snappers!' in the Michael Douglas and Kathleen Turner comedy (pictured)
The star is seen with Michael Emil in 1980's Sitting Ducks
Norman is pictured with the late film director and critic Peter Bogdanovich in 2008
He starred on three episodes of The Nanny and also guest starred in the two-part Judgement Day episodes of The A-Team in 1985.
Norman also appeared in a 1993 episode of Baywatch.
Norman was also a prolific art collector, acquiring five pieces by Jean-Michel Basquiat, whose Untitled sold in May 2017 at Sotheby's New York for $110.5 million.
In 1982, Norman purchased Hannibal from Basquiat in the artist's studio for $3200. That piece sold on October 9, 2016, at Sotheby's London for £10.6 million.
Read more:- Zack Norman Dead: 'Romancing The Stone', 'Cadillac Man', 'The Nanny' Actor Was 83
Tags:
Reprint:Friends are welcome to share on the Internet, but please indicate the source of the article when reprinting it.“International Idiom news portal”。http://oman.arismichailidis.com/news-98e599335.html
Related articles
Revealed: The top ten most popular dog names in 2024
politicsFor pet parents across the nation, selecting the ideal name for our dogs can be a tough decision.Ref ...
【politics】
Read moreFrom noise
politicsAre you sitting comfortably? Then you're probably in premium economy rather than in the cheap seats ...
【politics】
Read moreA trainspotter's fantasy! Inside the breathtaking hotel that overlooks Tokyo's main bullet
politicsThey’re bullet trains, but not quite in bullet mode.Rather than shooting along at speeds of up to 20 ...
【politics】
Read more
Popular articles
- Investors trying to take control of Norfolk Southern railroad pick up key support
- Incredible footage shows pod of killer whales circle blue shark off the coast of California
- First look: MailOnline tries out British Airways' brand
- Wine in bed, skiing to the pub
- Politicians, dog experts vilify South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem for killing her dog
- Food fan reviews America's wackiest MCDONALD'S
Latest articles
Ashley Roberts shows off her incredible figure in a stylish Barbie
A trainspotter's fantasy! Inside the breathtaking hotel that overlooks Tokyo's main bullet
I spent a week on mega
Moment huge line of surfers ride the five
Celtics' Porzingis leaves playoff game in Miami with right calf tightness
Indonesia presidency: Prabowo Subianto on track to win
LINKS
- 3 children in minivan hurt when it rolled down hill, into baseball dugout wall in Illinois
- Chinese scientists propose new solutions for fast
- Olly Murs shares he's juggling nappies and late nights as he gives insight into fatherhood while on
- Dodgers extend winning streak to 6 as Tyler Glasnow gets first career victory against Blue Jays
- The tunnels have EYES! Inside the hidden 100
- Türkiye calls for greater defense cooperation with Germany
- South Africa will mark 30 years of freedom amid inequality, poverty and a tense election ahead
- Israel receives Hamas's response to Gaza truce proposal: official
- 3 children in minivan hurt when it rolled down hill, into baseball dugout wall in Illinois
- Rihanna puts on a VERY busty display in a sexy sand