April 29th 2024.
Hollywood has lost one of its beloved actors as Zack Norman, known for his roles in Romancing The Stone, Cadillac Man, The Nanny, The A-Team, and Baywatch, has passed away at the age of 83. His son-in-law, Jeff Briller, shared the sad news of Norman's death from natural causes on April 28 with Deadline.
Born in Boston, Norman had a diverse career that spanned over six decades. Before becoming an actor, he obtained an executive MBA from Harvard Business School and worked as a comedian in the 1960s. He performed at renowned venues such as Playboy clubs, The Flamingo in Las Vegas, and Copacabana in New York, before turning to real estate to make ends meet.
However, Norman's passion for show business never died. He returned to it after feeling unfulfilled and used his financial knowledge to fund movies like Hearts and Minds, which won an Oscar for Best Documentary Feature. In 1969, he made his TV debut on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson, showcasing his stand-up skills under his real name, Howard Jerrold Zuker.
Norman's acting career took off in the 1970s, and he appeared in popular films like Ragtime and Romancing the Stone, alongside notable actors such as Danny DeVito and Michael Douglas. The latter, a romantic action-comedy, was a box office hit, grossing over $115 million worldwide. Norman's character, a criminal named Ira, famously exclaimed "Look at those snappers!" while admiring crocodiles, a line that is still quoted today.
As his acting career flourished, Norman also ventured into producing and directing. In 2016, after 30 years of work, his co-directed film Chief Zabu was released, and he collaborated with filmmaker Henry Jaglom on various projects, including Festival in Cannes, Hollywood Dreams, and Ovation. He also starred in Cadillac Man with the late Robin Williams and appeared in over 20 stage plays.
Aside from his contributions to the entertainment industry, Norman was also an avid art collector. In 2017, he sold a piece by Jean-Michel Basquiat for a record-breaking $110.5 million, making it the highest price ever paid for an American artist at an auction.
Norman lived in California before his passing and left behind his wife, Nancy, and children Lori, Tracy, Stephen, and Michael, as well as 14 grandchildren. He will be dearly missed by his family, friends, and fans alike.
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