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Norman Abbott in Who Done It? (1942)

Biography

Norman Abbott

Overview

  • Born
    July 11, 1922 · New York City, New York, USA
  • Died
    July 9, 2016 · Valencia, Santa Clarita, California, USA (undisclosed)
  • Nickname
    • Norm

Mini bio

  • Norman Abbott was born on July 11, 1922 in New York City, New York, USA. He was a director and producer, known for The Last of the Secret Agents? (1966), Get Smart (1965) and The Jack Benny Program (1950). He was married to Grace Hartman and Gayle Dominique. He died on July 9, 2016 in Valencia, Santa Clarita, California, USA.

Family

  • Spouses
      Grace Hartman(March 19, 1952 - August 8, 1955) (her death)
      Gayle Dominique(? - July 9, 2016) (his death, 4 children)
  • Relatives
      Bud Abbott(Aunt or Uncle)

Trivia

  • Nephew of comedian Bud Abbott.
  • Cousin of Bud Abbott Jr..
  • Commenced his five decade career in show business as a radio announcer on "The Colgate Family Hour" and as stage manager on the "I Love Lucy Show.".
  • Served in World War II in the original Navy Seals unit.
  • He was the brainchild behind the Broadway sensation, "Sugar Babies", the comeback vehicle for Mickey Rooney in the late 1970s.

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