Jim Norton: Biography

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Genres:

Classical Music, Comedy & Spoken Word, Spoken Comedy, Spoken Word

Decades Active:

1990's|2000's

Known for his aggressive style, his love of controversial subjects, and his hatred of Derek Jeter, comedian Jim Norton has earned a fanatical following thanks to his busy touring schedule and hilarious contributions to the Opie Anthony radio show. Raised in suburban New Jersey, Norton fell in love with the work of Richard Pryor at the age of 12. A normal childhood turned into turbulent teen years with Norton dealing with low selfesteem, alcohol abuse, and eventually a successful stint in rehab. He hit the standup circuit in 1989 and met comic Jim Florentine a year later. The two would become friends and roommates, and would tour together for several years while both were pursuing careers in show business. Norton's big break came in 1999 when he became a frequent guest on the nationally syndicated Opie Anthony radio show. He would officially join the OA crew five years later as the show was making the jump to XM Satellite Radio. Appearances on television as a Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn panelist and a costar on Louis C.K.'s HBO series Lucky Louie led to Norton landing his own onehour HBO special, Monster Rain, which aired in 2007. That same year he released his first book, the autobiographical collection of essays Happy Endings: The Tales of a MeatyBreasted Zilch.

- David Jeffries, All Music Guide