Norman Fell

Biography

Norman Fell (born Norman Noah Feld; March 24, 1924 – December 14, 1998) was an American actor of film and television. He is most famous for his role as landlord Mr. Roper on the sitcom Three's Company and its spin-off, The Ropers. His film credits include Ocean's 11 (1960), The Graduate (1967), and Bullitt (1968). Early in his career, he was billed as Norman Feld.

Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1924, Fell graduated from Temple University with a bachelor's degree in drama. During World War II, he was an Air Force tail gunner in the Pacific. After the war, he studied acting and obtained small parts in television and on stage. His first regular TV appearance was in the comedy series Joe & Mabel (1956). Fell died in 1998 at the Motion Picture and Television Fund's retirement home in Woodland Hills CA, aged 74, survived by two daughters.

Known for

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Underground Entertainment: The Movie

2011 ⭐ 7.2

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For the Boys

1991 ⭐ 6.4

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Something a Little Less Serious: A Tribute to 'It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World'

1991 ⭐ 8.0

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The Jesse Owens Story

1984 ⭐ 8.1

Career timeline

2011

Underground Entertainment: The Movie Notable

Norman (archive footage) · 2011

⭐ 7.2

1996

The Destiny of Marty Fine

Daryl · 1996

⭐ 4.5

1995

Family Reunion: A Relative Nightmare

Grandpa Joe Dooley · 1995

⭐ 5.7

1993

Hexed

Herschel Levine · 1993

⭐ 4.8

1992

The Naked Truth

The Dentist · 1992

⭐ 3.1

1991

For the Boys

Sam Schiff · 1991

⭐ 6.4

The Boneyard

Shepard · 1991

⭐ 5.7

Something a Little Less Serious: A Tribute to 'It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World' Notable

Self · 1991

⭐ 8.0

1989

C.H.U.D. II: Bud the Chud

Tyler · 1989

⭐ 4.4

1987

Stripped to Kill

Ray · 1987

⭐ 4.7

1985

Transylvania 6-5000

Mac Turner · 1985

⭐ 5.3

1984

The Jesse Owens Story Notable

Marty Forkins · 1984

⭐ 8.1

Don't Ask Me, Ask God

Jonesey · 1984

1983

Uncommon Valor

Garvin · 1983

1982

Magic with the Stars Notable

Self · 1982

⭐ 9.0

1981

Paternity

Larry · 1981

⭐ 5.1

The Kinky Coaches and the Pom Pom Pussycats Notable

Jack McGuire · 1981

⭐ 9.0

On the Right Track

The Mayor · 1981

⭐ 6.5

1980

For the Love of It

Hall · 1980

⭐ 6.0

This Year's Blonde

Pat Toledo · 1980

⭐ 6.3

Dan August: Once Is Never Enough

Sgt. Charles Wilentz · 1980

⭐ 5.7

1979

Pat Boone and Family: A Christmas Special

Self · 1979

1978

The End

Dr. Samuel Krugman · 1978

⭐ 5.6

Rabbit Test

Segoynia's Father · 1978

⭐ 4.5

1976

Guardian of the Wilderness Notable

1976

⭐ 7.0

Richie Brockelman: The Missing 24 Hours Notable

Mr. Brockelman · 1976

⭐ 7.0

1975

Cleopatra Jones and the Casino of Gold

Stanly Nagel · 1975

⭐ 5.8

Death Stalk

Frank Cody · 1975

⭐ 5.9

1974

Airport 1975

Bill · 1974

⭐ 5.8

Thursday's Game

Melvin Leonard · 1974

⭐ 6.5

1973

Charley Varrick Notable

Mr. Garfinkle · 1973

⭐ 7.3

The Stone Killer

Les Daniels · 1973

⭐ 6.2

Frequently appears with

Bryan Wilson

Bryan the Maniac

Robert Englund

Robert

Tony Todd

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Danielle Harris

Danielle

Bette Midler

Dixie Leonard

James Caan

Eddie Sparks

George Segal

Art Silver

Patrick O'Neal

Shephard

Christopher Rydell

Danny Leonard

Full filmography

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Underground Entertainment: The Movie

2011 ⭐ 7.2

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The Destiny of Marty Fine

1996 ⭐ 4.5

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Family Reunion: A Relative Nightmare

1995 ⭐ 5.7

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Hexed

1993 ⭐ 4.8

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The Naked Truth

1992 ⭐ 3.1

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For the Boys

1991 ⭐ 6.4

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The Boneyard

1991 ⭐ 5.7

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Something a Little Less Serious: A Tribute to 'It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World'

1991 ⭐ 8.0

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C.H.U.D. II: Bud the Chud

1989 ⭐ 4.4

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Stripped to Kill

1987 ⭐ 4.7

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Transylvania 6-5000

1985 ⭐ 5.3

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The Jesse Owens Story

1984 ⭐ 8.1

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Don't Ask Me, Ask God

1984

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Uncommon Valor

1983

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Magic with the Stars

1982 ⭐ 9.0

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Paternity

1981 ⭐ 5.1

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The Kinky Coaches and the Pom Pom Pussycats

1981 ⭐ 9.0

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On the Right Track

1981 ⭐ 6.5

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For the Love of It

1980 ⭐ 6.0

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This Year's Blonde

1980 ⭐ 6.3