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Cliff Norton

Cliff Norton

Actor · Died January 25, 2003, aged 84 · Chicago, Illinois, USA

Clifford Charles Norton (March 21, 1918 – January 25, 2003) was an American character actor and radio announcer who appeared in various movies and television series over a career spanning four decades.

Biography from TMDB.

Born
March 21, 1918
Died
January 25, 2003 (aged 84)
From
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Works as
Actor
Titles
38 on MovieCove · 87 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 38 days to Oct 27Down 25% in 30 days

What are Cliff Norton's films like?

Across their 6 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Self and Bonds.

Themes

share of theme weight
Self
39%
Bonds
28%
Morality
16%
Society
12%
Ideas
5%
Friendship2 titles, browse their movies with this themeIdentity2 titles, browse their movies with this themeCommunity2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 5 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Light: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their light movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

Light 3 · Serious 2 · Dark 0

Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

A split, not a type: Grounded 2 · Stylized 1 · Heightened 2

Gentle: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their gentle movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

A split, not a type: Gentle 2 · Charged 3 · Intense 0

Steady: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their steady movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 4 · Shifting 1 · Whiplash 0

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

A split, not a type: Straight-faced 2 · Some laughs 1 · Funny 2

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 0 · Even-paced 5 · Relentless 0

Casual: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their casual movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 4 · Engaged 1 · Full focus 0

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 5 · Open-ended 0 · Ambiguous 0

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Joyful
4
Warm
5
Contemplative
1
Hopeful
1
Melancholic
1
Other
1

How their films linger

Feel-good4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end

  • Happy5
  • Bittersweet1

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Cliff Norton's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 26 of their 38 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Tubi (17).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Cliff Norton's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

87 credits, 38 with a MovieCove page; 6 appearances as themselves are hidden until asked for.

  • Dream On (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Show 5 episodes · as Harry

  • Murphy Brown (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Show 1 episode · as Fred Skolnitz

  • Dear John (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Show 2 episodes · as Pilot

  • Handsome Harry's (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Lou Howitz

  • Crazy like a Fox (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Highway to Heaven(1984)

    Show 1 episode · as Mr. Newman

    Midcredits score: 51st percentile of all shows

  • Punky Brewster(1984)

    Show 1 episode · as Councilman Beckmeir

    Midcredits score: 34th percentile of all shows

  • Remington Steele(1982)

    Show 1 episode · as Morrie Singer

    Midcredits score: 64th percentile of all shows

  • Pandamonium (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Show 13 episodes · as Timothy (voice)

  • Gimme a Break! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    Show 1 episode · as Mr. Bickford

  • The Little Rascals' Christmas Special (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    as Angry Man (voice)

  • The Facts of Life(1979)

    Show 1 episode · as Mr. Hanson

    Midcredits score: 45th percentile of all shows

  • The Ropers(1979)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

    Midcredits score: 11th percentile of all shows

  • Ziegfeld: The Man and His Women(1978)

    as Abe Erlanger

    Midcredits score: 87th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • It Happened One Christmas(1977)

    as Martini

    Midcredits score: 51st percentile of all films

  • The Mouse and His Child(1977)

    as Crow #2 (voice)

    Midcredits score: 71st percentile of all films

  • Lou Grant (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    Show 1 episode · as Herb Bronner

  • The San Pedro Beach Bums (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Stick Around (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    as Joe Burkus

  • Stick Around (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    Show 1 episode · as Joe Burkus

  • Never Con a Killer(1977)

    as Contractor

    Midcredits score: 81st percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Eight Is Enough(1977)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

    Midcredits score: 29th percentile of all shows

  • The Tony Randall Show (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    Show 1 episode · as Harry Fenway

  • All's Fair (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Alice(1976)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

    Midcredits score: 44th percentile of all shows

  • The Rear Guard (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    Show 1 episode · as Captain Nick Rosatti

  • Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood(1976)

    as Dog Catcher

    Midcredits score: 13th percentile of all films

  • Big Eddie (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Funny Lady(1975)

    as Stage Manager

    Midcredits score: 47th percentile of all films

  • Kolchak: The Night Stalker(1974)

    Show 1 episode · as Arnie Wisemore

    Midcredits score: 95th percentile of all shows

  • Harry and Tonto(1974)

    as Used Car Salesman

    Midcredits score: 90th percentile of all films

  • Lotsa Luck (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    Show 1 episode · as Mullins

  • The Bob Newhart Show(1972)

    Show 1 episode · as Maury

    Midcredits score: 90th percentile of all shows

  • The Paul Lynde Show (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    Show 1 episode · as Ralph

  • Temperatures Rising (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • The Phantom Tollbooth(1970)

    as akofonous A. Dischord / Tollbooth Speaker (voice)

    Midcredits score: 76th percentile of all films

  • The Odd Couple(1970)

    Show 1 episode · as Barry Fishkin · as Lloyd

    Midcredits score: 87th percentile of all shows

  • Arnie (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    Show 2 episodes · Actor

  • Where's Huddles? (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    Show 10 episodes · Actor

  • Love, American Style (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

    Show 1 episode · as Bartender · as Murry the Great · as Swiber

  • The Debbie Reynolds Show (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Vernon's Volunteers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

    Actor

  • Blondie (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1968)

    Show 2 episodes · as Buck Watermeyer

  • The Doris Day Show(1968)

    Show 1 episode · as Dog Catcher Genson · as Harry Miller

    Midcredits score: 52nd percentile of all shows

  • Here's Lucy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1968)

    Show 1 episode · as Detective BIlly · as Sam · as Walter Butley

  • Ironside (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    Show 1 episode · as Henry Brink

  • Jack and the Beanstalk(1967)

    as Woggle-Bird (voice)

    Midcredits score: 71st percentile of all films

  • Mr. Terrific (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    Show 1 episode · as Dr. Schmidt

  • The Monkees(1965)

    Show 1 episode · as J. L.

    Midcredits score: 64th percentile of all shows

  • It's About Time (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1966)

    Show 26 episodes · as Boss

  • That Girl (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1966)

    Show 2 episodes · Actor

  • Munster, Go Home!(1966)

    as Herbert

    Midcredits score: 58th percentile of all films

  • The Russians Are Coming the Russians Are Coming(1966)

    as Charlie Hinkson

    Midcredits score: 79th percentile of all films

  • Frankie and Johnny(1966)

    as Eddie (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 29th percentile of all films

  • Get Smart(1965)

    Show 1 episode · as General Christian

    Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all shows

  • I Dream of Jeannie(1965)

    Show 1 episode · as Henshaw

    Midcredits score: 75th percentile of all shows

  • Hogan's Heroes(1965)

    Show 1 episode · as Captain Kurtz

    Midcredits score: 84th percentile of all shows

  • The Wild Wild West (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1965)

    Show 1 episode · as Drummer

  • Green Acres(1965)

    Show 1 episode · as Harry Grant

    Midcredits score: 61st percentile of all shows

  • Harlow(1965)

    as Billy

    Midcredits score: 8th percentile of all films

  • Kiss Me, Stupid(1964)

    as Mack Gray

    Midcredits score: 77th percentile of all films

  • The Munsters(1964)

    Show 1 episode · as Police Chief W.R. Harris

    Midcredits score: 84th percentile of all shows

  • The Cara Williams Show (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

    Show 1 episode · as Prospector · as Sid Glogauer

  • Bewitched(1964)

    Show 1 episode · as H. B. Summers · as Joe Scibetta · as Norman the Waiter · as Norton · as Prof. Mac Allister · as Walden R. Campbell

    Midcredits score: 80th percentile of all shows

  • It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World(1963)

    as Reporter

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all films

  • Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1963)

    Show 1 episode · as Cab Fleet Owner

  • My Favorite Martian(1963)

    Show 1 episode · as J. Nathaniel Pierce · as Mr. Albert · as Mr. Carter

    Midcredits score: 55th percentile of all shows

  • Grindl (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1963)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Vacation Playhouse (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1963)

    Show 1 episode · as Phil

  • McHale's Navy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1962)

    Show 1 episode · as Admiral Gurevitch

  • The Lucy Show(1962)

    Show 1 episode · as Ike · as Mr. Bentley

    Midcredits score: 59th percentile of all shows

  • The Beverly Hillbillies(1962)

    Show 1 episode · as Waiter

    Midcredits score: 58th percentile of all shows

  • Saints and Sinners (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1962)

    Show 1 episode · as George Melton

  • The Dick Van Dyke Show(1961)

    Show 1 episode · as Game Warden

    Midcredits score: 95th percentile of all shows

  • Ben Casey (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1961)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Dr. Kildare (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1961)

    Show 1 episode · as Joe Gatson

  • The Roaring 20's (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1960)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • The Andy Griffith Show(1960)

    Show 1 episode · as Wally

    Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all shows

  • Pete and Gladys (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1960)

    Show 3 episodes · as Newton

  • Checkmate (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1960)

    Show 1 episode · as Jinx

  • Startime (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1959)

    Show 1 episode · as Bert

  • "Waiting for Godot" Intercut with “Krazy Kat” (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1958)

    Actor

  • Country Music Holiday (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1958)

    as Morty Chapman

  • Caesar Presents (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1955)

    Show 11 episodes · Actor

  • The Jack Benny Program (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1950)

    Show 1 episode · as Arnie Weber · as Cliff · as DMV Clerk at Eye Exam · as Narrator (uncredited)

  • Robert Montgomery Presents (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1950)

    Show 3 episodes · Actor

  • Studio One (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1948)

    Show 1 episode · as Luke · as Mr. Foster · as Pete Harvey

Career shape

Star power in the 84th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 87 titles from 1948 to 1990; peak year 1965.

Highest rated

The Phantom Tollbooth (1970)

Midcredits 76th

Most popular right now

My Favorite Martian (1963)

Film career

19481990

Peak 1965 · back in prominent film roles after a quiet stretch. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting87 of 87: 87 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score68th

By decade

1940s1 · acting1950s6 · acting1960s41 · acting1970s29 · acting1980s9 · acting1990s1 · acting

Billing

usually 15th · top billed in 0% of 7 roles

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30.

How do Cliff Norton's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 71st percentile, the median of all 15; across their 5 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 75th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

75thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 5

Approval · how many liked their films

70thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 5

Reach · how many have seen their films

44thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 5

Midcredits score across 38 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up17
  • 50th to 74th12
  • 25th to 49th6
  • Below 25th3

Shape of the crowd

22 of their 38 titles are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Universally Loved6
  • Cult Classic1
  • Crowd Pleaser22
  • Broadly Agreed1
  • Mixed8

Most divisive · actor

It Happened One Christmas (1977)

76th percentile spread · 21% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Harry and Tonto (1974)

Midcredits 90th · 78% liked

Reviewers score the acting 58/100 in their films, across 3 reviewed titles; fans 70, detractors 38. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Who does Cliff Norton work with?

People who share at least 2 of Cliff Norton's MovieCove titles; Buzz Kulik shares the most, 2.