Jim Norton
Acting
Biography
Jim Norton (born 4 January 1938) is an Irish stage, film and television character actor, known for his work in the theatre, most notably in Conor McPherson's The Seafarer, and on television as Bishop Brennan in the sitcom Father Ted.
Born: January 4, 1938
Place of Birth: Dublin, Ireland
Known For
The Treacle People
The Treacle People was a children's television programme shown on CITV in the United Kingdom, from 3 May 1996 to 25 July 1997. It only had two series, each with 13 episodes. In a similar vein to other shows by the same writer, the humour worked on two levels for younger and older viewers. It was produced by The London Studios for London Weekend Television and Fire Mountain Productions in association with Link Entertainment. In 2023, the series was remastered, with full episodes posted on the show's official YouTube Channel.
Star Trek: The Next Generation
Follow the intergalactic adventures of Capt. Jean-Luc Picard and his loyal crew aboard the all-new USS Enterprise NCC-1701D, as they explore new worlds.
American History X
Derek Vineyard is paroled after serving 3 years in prison for killing two African-American men. Through his brother, Danny Vineyard's narration, we learn that before going to prison, Derek was a skinhead and the leader of a violent white supremacist gang that committed acts of racial crime throughout L.A. and his actions greatly influenced Danny. Reformed and fresh out of prison, Derek severs contact with the gang and becomes determined to keep Danny from going down the same violent path as he did.
Agatha Christie's Poirot
From England to Egypt, accompanied by his elegant and trustworthy sidekicks, the intelligent yet eccentrically-refined Belgian detective Hercule Poirot pits his wits against a collection of first class deceptions.
Father Ted
A crazy comedy about three rather strange parish priests exiled to Craggy Island, a remote island off the Irish west coast.
Babylon 5
Babylon 5 is a five-mile long space station located in neutral space. Built by the Earth Alliance in the 2250s, its goal is to maintain peace among the various alien races by providing a sanctuary where grievances and negotiations can be worked out among duly appointed ambassadors. A council made up of representatives from the five major space-faring civilizations - the Earth Alliance, Minbari Federation, Centauri Republic, Narn Regime, and Vorlon Empire - work with the League of Non-Aligned Worlds to keep interstellar relations under control. Aside from its diplomatic function, Babylon 5 also serves as a military post for Earth and a port of call for travelers, traders, businessmen, criminals, and Rangers.
Babylon 5
Babylon 5 is a five-mile long space station located in neutral space. Built by the Earth Alliance in the 2250s, its goal is to maintain peace among the various alien races by providing a sanctuary where grievances and negotiations can be worked out among duly appointed ambassadors. A council made up of representatives from the five major space-faring civilizations - the Earth Alliance, Minbari Federation, Centauri Republic, Narn Regime, and Vorlon Empire - work with the League of Non-Aligned Worlds to keep interstellar relations under control. Aside from its diplomatic function, Babylon 5 also serves as a military post for Earth and a port of call for travelers, traders, businessmen, criminals, and Rangers.
Babylon 5
Babylon 5 is a five-mile long space station located in neutral space. Built by the Earth Alliance in the 2250s, its goal is to maintain peace among the various alien races by providing a sanctuary where grievances and negotiations can be worked out among duly appointed ambassadors. A council made up of representatives from the five major space-faring civilizations - the Earth Alliance, Minbari Federation, Centauri Republic, Narn Regime, and Vorlon Empire - work with the League of Non-Aligned Worlds to keep interstellar relations under control. Aside from its diplomatic function, Babylon 5 also serves as a military post for Earth and a port of call for travelers, traders, businessmen, criminals, and Rangers.
The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas
When his family moves from their home in Berlin to a strange new house in Poland, young Bruno befriends Shmuel, a boy who lives on the other side of the fence where everyone seems to be wearing striped pajamas. Unaware of Shmuel's fate as a Jewish prisoner or the role his own Nazi father plays in his imprisonment, Bruno embarks on a dangerous journey inside the camp's walls.
The Sweeney
Jack Regan, an unethical officer of the Flying Squad, uses unorthodox methods to pursue criminals with the help of his partner, George Carter.
Filmography
as Father Barnes
as Ben Weatherstaff
as Narrator (voice)
as Padraig
as Arthur Rudolph
as Mr. Binnacle
as Himself
as Mr. Heelshire
as Polonius
as Michael Bennigan
as Father Sheridan
as Tommy
as Sir James Walter
as Old Mr. Black
as Camel
as Malachy
as Herr Liszt
as Mr. Fincham
as Stan Laurel
as Self
as Mumbles
as Rory
as Coroner
as Mr Mason
as Father Moran
as Patrick Cassidy
as David Dusniak
as (voice)
as Sam Magee, The Preacher
as Randy
as Edward Canning
as Brendan Robinson (voice) / Silas Mitton (voice) / Digger (voice)
as Bishop Len Brennan
as Owens
as Ombuds Wellington
as Dr. Lazarenn
as G'Quan
as Wentworth
as Father Matthew Corlon
as Superintendant O'Mara
as Dr. Stefan Grossbart
as Dr. Bernard Wachs
as Marcus's Dad
as Brodie
as Roger Havering
as Bernard McAuley
as Holodeck Albert Einstein
as Gordon
as Father Xavier
as Roy Medvedev
as Robert Sanding
as Henderson
as Jasper Tooms
as "Joxer" Daly
as O'Brady
as Dr Mellish
as H.A.K. Bates
as Jack Parry
as Detective Sergeant
as F.I.G. Newton
as Rainmarsh
as Phil Harrister
as Cuthbert
as The Man
as Kerensky
as The Man
as Capt. James Porteous
as Jeremy Williams
as Morgan
as Eddy
as Hanson
as Smedley
as Chris Cawsey
as Alan Cartwright
as Jack Parry
as The Detective Sergeant
as Tom Clarke
as Mathius
as Self - Winner