Norman Fell

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Biography

Audra Lindley and Fell won the hearts of America, respectively, as the amorous wife and her unwilling husband and in 1979. they were given their own spinoff series, "The Ropers", which lasted for a season and a half.

After a stint in the US Air Force during World War II, Fell received his degree in drama from Temple University in his native Philadelphia. He headed to New York to further his studies with famed acting teacher Stella Adler. …

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Job Title

Actor

Born

March 24, 1924

Career Milestones

1991

Played featured role in Bette Midler vehicle "For the Boys"

1989

Was featured regularly on "The Boys" (Showtime)

1989

Regular on "The Boys," Showtime series

Reprised role of Stanley Roper on "The Ropers", spinoff of "Three's Company"

Breakthrough TV role as Stanley Roper on "Three's Company" (ABC)

Played fight trainer in miniseries "Rich Man, Poor Man"; earned Emmy nomination

1973

Starred in TV series "Needles and Pins" (NBC)

1971

Featured in short-lived police drama "Dan August" on ABC

1970

Appeared in Nichols' "Catch-22"

1969

Co-starred in ensemble film "If It's Tuesday, This Must be Belgium"

1967

Played featured role in Mike Nichols' "The Graduate"

1964

TV-movie debut, "The Hanged Man"

Regular on police drama "87th Precinct" (NBC)

1960

Appeared in "Oceans Eleven" with Frank Sinatra

1959

Film debut, "Pork Chop Hill"

1956

TV series debut as regular, Mike, a cab driver on "Joe and Mabel" (CBS)

1956

Played on Broadway in "Middle of the Night" starring Edward G. Robinson

1952

Appeared in numerous live TV roles on "Philco Theatre", "Studio One", "Goodyear Theatre" and others

Stage debut, "Bonds of Interest" directed by Jose Quintero

Moved to NYC after college graduation; studied acting with Stella Adler

Served in Air Force during WWII

Awards

1978

Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television in Three's Company

1976

Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Single Performance By a Supporting Actor in Rich Man, Poor Man