About
Norman Milton Lear (July 27, 1922 – December 5, 2023) was a legendary American television writer and producer who produced such 1970s sitcoms as All in the Family, Sanford and Son, The Jeffersons, Good Times, Maude. As a political activist, he founded the advocacy organization People for the American Way in 1981 and has supported First Amendment rights and progressive causes. Born in New Haven, Connecticut, to Enie/Jeanette (Sokolovsky) and Hyman "Herman" Lear, a traveling salesman. His grandparents were all Russian Jewish immigrants. Jeanette was the inspiration for the character Edith Bunker, and Herman for Archie Bunker. Lear won a one year-scholarship to Emerson College. He dropped out when news about Pearl Harbor struck, and decided to enroll in the United States Army. He was nineteen. In the army, Norman was a radio operator. He was discharged in 1945. Norman landed a press...
Known for
South ParkSeries • 1997
The SimpsonsSeries • 1989
Mary Hartman, Mary HartmanSeries • 1976
The Facts of LifeSeries • 1979
All in the FamilySeries • 1971
The JeffersonsSeries • 1975
The Colgate Comedy HourSeries • 1950
One Day at a TimeSeries • 1975
Sanford and SonSeries • 1972
The Princess BrideMovie • 1987
Good TimesSeries • 1974
MaudeSeries • 1972
Good TimesSeries • 2024
One Day at a TimeSeries • 2017
Archie Bunker's PlaceSeries • 1979
Jack & BobbySeries • 2004
BootsSeries • 2025
The DeputySeries • 1959
Chappelle's ShowSeries • 2003
America 2-NightSeries • 1978
Clean SlateSeries • 2025
Fried Green TomatoesMovie • 1991
E! True Hollywood StorySeries • 1996
Cold TurkeyMovie • 1971