- Born
- Died
- Birth nameNorman Lawrence Crosky
- Nickname
- "The Master of Malaprop"
- Height5′ 5½″ (1.66 m)
- Norm Crosby was born on September 15, 1927 in Lynn, Massachusetts, USA. He was an actor and writer, known for Eight Crazy Nights (2002), Grown Ups 2 (2013) and Cougar Club (2007). He was married to Joan Crane Foley. He died on November 7, 2020 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
- SpouseJoan Crane Foley(November 1, 1966 - November 7, 2020) (his death, 2 children)
- Comically mangling the English language
- Best known for intentionally using malapropisms in his stand-up routines.
- He was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Television at 6560 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California on February 24, 1982.
- Biography in: "Who's Who in Comedy" by Ronald L. Smith, pg. 124. New York: Facts on File (1992). ISBN 0816023387.
- He was the son of Anna (Lansky) and John Crosky, who were Russian Jewish immigrants.
- Has two sons, Andrew and Daniel and two grandchildren.
- His wife Joan Crane Foley was at one time a Radio City Rockette.
- [on Joe E. Ross] He was exactly what he played on television; a big slob. He was eating and he looked up at me and he had stuff all over him. He said, "I am much better with solid foods."
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