- Born
- Died
- Birth nameNorma Beatrice Larsen
- Height5′ 2″ (1.57 m)
- Norma Zimmer was born on July 13, 1923 in Larson, Idaho, USA. She was an actress, known for 3:10 to Yuma (1957), Glory (1956) and Mr. Music (1950). She was married to Randal H. Zimmer. She died on May 10, 2011 in Brea, California, USA.
- SpouseRandal H. Zimmer(1945 - November 1, 2008) (his death, 2 children)
- Although suffering from trigeminal neuralgia, also called tic douloureux for many years, she continued to lead a very active life. Among other things, the great-grandmother painted in oils, did needlework and helped out on the family ranch. As a performer, she continued to appear with the Lawrence Welk Orchestra and other former regulars from the Welk show at the Lawrence Welk Champagne Theater in Branson, Missouri. She also hosted several of the Welk show reruns airing for years on PBS.
- A devout Christian.
- Under her maiden name of Norma Larsen, and later under her married name, Norma Zimmer was a top background singer in the Hollywood studios for more than a decade before joining the Lawrence Welk show as "Champagne Lady" in 1960. As a background vocalist, she worked on several sessions for, among others, Frank Sinatra, Judy Garland, Dale Evans, and Gordon Jenkins.
- sons, Ron and Mark
- In the 1961 movie Snow White and the Three Stooges, Carol Heiss' uncredited singing voice was dubbed by Norma Zimmer (of Lawrence Welk fame).
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