- Born
- Died
- Birth nameDenis Moss Cohen
- Height6′ 2¾″ (1.90 m)
- Denis Norden was born on February 6, 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 September 19, 2018 in Hampstead, London, England, UK.
- SpouseEsther Avril Rosen (1921-2018)(January 3, 1943 - July 3, 2018) (her death, 2 children)
- ChildrenNick Norden
- He always held a clipboard when presenting TV shows
- 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.
- He was awarded the CBE (Commander of the Order of the British Empire) in the 1980 Queen's Birthday Honours List for his services to broadcasting.
- Father of Maggie Norden and Nick Norden.
- Born as Denis Moss Cohen, he became Denis Mostyn Norden after his father legally changed the family surname to Norden in 1930.
- [asked to describe his ideal woman] A deaf and dumb nymphomaniac living above a pub.
- [on his childhood] I had two loves-one was cinema, the other was variety.
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