Norman Lear
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. Jeanett…
Known field
Production
Total Movie Credited
70
Total TV Shows Credited
74
Gender
Male
Place of birth
New Haven, Connecticut, USA
Birthdate
July 27, 1922
Death Date
December 5o 2023
Also known as
Norman Milton Lear