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List of Norm MacDonald Movies: Ranked Best To Worst

1. Man on the Moon (1999)
13
4
Man on the Moon
R
13
4

The biographical drama tells the story of American comedy legend Andy Kaufman. The movie celebrates Kaufman’s unparalleled talent and enigmatic journey and from a small-time performer to landing the series Taxi, to creating the character of Tony Clifton, to his kayfabe feud with Jerry ‘The King’ Lawler, until his untimely death from lung cancer. 

Directed By:
2. The People vs. Larry Flynt (1996)
13
4
The People vs. Larry Flynt
R
13
4

Based on the real-life case of ‘Hustler Magazine v. Falwell’, the movie finds Hustler magazine’s publisher, Harry Flynt, being dragged to the court by anti-pornography activists. After Flynt and his lawyer are shot by a zealot resulting in Flynt becoming paralyzed, he continues to fight for his rights becoming an unlikely icon for free-speech. 

Directed By:
3. Norm Macdonald: Hitler's Dog, Gossip & Trickery (2017)
13
2
Norm Macdonald: Hitler's Dog, Gossip & Trickery
13
2
Role:
Himself
Directed By:
Liz Plonka
4. Dirty Work (1998)
15
2
Dirty Work
PG-13
15
2

Two friends—Sam and Mitch—are in need of money to pay for Sam’s dad’s heart surgery. However, they both get fired, after which they come up with a great idea to make money. They start a revenge-for-hire business, which becomes a big success.        

Role:
Mitch
Directed By:
Bob Saget
5. Billy Madison (1995)
12
3
Billy Madison
PG-13
12
3

Billy, son and heir of hotel magnate Brian Madison, upsets his father with his irresponsible lifestyle. Brian threatens to pass over his business to the deceitful Eric Gordon. The only way Billy can stop this is by clearing all his 12 school grades in 24 weeks, something which he previously achieved due his father’s influence. Billy tries to prove himself, but Eric is desperate to stop him.

Starring:
Bridgette Wilson, Chris Farley, Steve Buscemi, Adam Sandler, Darren McGavin, Bridgette Wilson-Sampras, Bradley Whitford
Directed By:
Tamra Davis
6. Funny People (2009)
11
3
Funny People
R
11
3

Successful stand-up comedian George Simmons, who has no close family or friends, is diagnosed with a rare, terminal disorder. With less than a year to live, he appoints Ira Wright, a struggling comedian, as his personal assistant who soon becomes his close friend. When his disease goes into remission and his ex-girlfriend re-connects with him, George tries to figure out his priorities. 

Directed By:
7. Grown Ups (2010)
11
3
Grown Ups
PG-13
11
3

Five friends win their junior high basketball championship, and celebrate at a lake house with their coach. Thirty years later, when the coach dies, the friends decide to meet again with their families and spend the Fourth of July weekend together at the lake house. However, each is a grownup with his/her own unique personality and problems. Can they survive together?

Directed By:
Dennis Dugan
8. Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo (1999)
12
3
Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo
R
12
3

Deuce Bigalow, a luckless fish-tank cleaner is hired by a gigolo for a temporary task of looking after his house. Deuce inadvertently wrecks the place which leaves him with no option but to turn a gigolo to pay for the damages. He encounters a string of strange clients, and falls in love with one, as he dodges a shady officer stalking him.

Starring:
Amy Poehler, Oded Fehr, Adam Sandler, Rob Schneider, William Forsythe, Eddie Griffin, Arija Bareikis
Directed By:
Mike Mitchell
9. Screwed (2000)
11
2
Screwed
PG-13
11
2

Tired of the constant ill-treatment by his boss, a chauffeur decides to kidnap her beloved pet dog, and hold it for ransom. However, things get extremely complicated when the dog escapes back to his boss, and everyone believes that it is the chauffer who is kidnapped.

Role:
Willard Fillmore (as Norm Macdonald)
Directed By:
Scott Alexander, Larry Karaszewski
10. Doctor Dolittle (1998)
10
2
Doctor Dolittle
PG-13
10
2

Dr. Doolittle, a noted surgeon, hits his head on the windshield while swerving his car to avoid running over a dog. It triggers in him a long dormant gift, enabling him to understand what animals and birds are saying and communicate with them. Although initially skeptical, he finally learns to appreciate his gifts and starts treating both animals and humans. 

Directed By:
Betty Thomas
11. The Animal (2001)
10
2
The Animal
PG-13
10
2

This comedy film tells the story of a man Marvin Mange, who gets injured critically, but unknown to him, he is put back together by a mad scientist. However, the scientist transplanted animal parts, due to which Marvin discovers that he has developed animal-like instincts and abilities. 

Starring:
Harry Dean Stanton, Ed Asner, Adam Sandler, Rob Schneider, Edward Asner, Colleen Haskell, John C. McGinley
Directed By:
Luke Greenfield
12. The Ridiculous 6 (2015)
9
3
The Ridiculous 6
TV-14
9
3

The Ridiculous 6 is an action adventure comedy film, which revolves around White Knife, an outlaw who was raised by Native Americans. When he discovers that he has five half-brothers, he unites with them and go on a mission to find their deadbeat dad and save him. 

Starring:
Taylor Lautner, Danny Trejo, Harvey Keitel, Chris Parnell, Will Forte, Nick Swardson, Luke Wilson
Directed By:
Frank Coraci
13. Dr. Dolittle 2 (2001)
9
2
Dr. Dolittle 2
PG
9
2

Dr Dolittle 2 is a comedy film which tells the story of Dr Dolittle, a veterinary doctor with the ability to talk to animals. In this film, he tries to help a bear, Archie, with his love life, and also protect a forest from encroachment. 

Starring:
Mike Epps, Cedric the Entertainer, Kevin Pollak, Frankie Muniz, David Cross, Bob Odenkirk, Mandy Moore
Directed By:
Steve Carr
14. Deuce Bigalow: European Gigolo (2005)
10
2
Deuce Bigalow: European Gigolo
R
10
2

Deuce Bigalow: European Gigolo is a sex comedy film, which revolves around Deuce, who goes to Amsterdam, to meet his friend TJ. However, his friend is mistaken as a murderer of several gigolos. 

Starring:
Kelly Brook, Fred Armisen, Til Schweiger, Rachel Stevens, Adam Sandler, Rob Schneider, Oded Fehr
Directed By:
Mike Bigelow
15. Jack and Jill (2011)
6
2
Jack and Jill
PG
6
2

Thanksgiving is not a happy occasion for the successful Los Angeles ad executive, Jack Sadelstein, because of his obnoxious twin sister Jill’s yearly visit, which unfailingly turns his blissful world topsy-turvy. However, Jack has no option but to tolerate her longer when he realizes that actor Al Pacino, whom Jack badly requires for a high-paying client’s commercial, has taken a liking for Jill.

Starring:
Johnny Depp, Drew Carey, Katie Holmes, Dana Carvey, Al Pacino, Adam Sandler, Nick Swardson
Directed By:
Dennis Dugan
16. Norm Macdonald: Me Doing Standup (2011)
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3
Norm Macdonald: Me Doing Standup
16
3
Role:
Himself
Directed By:
David Steinberg
17. Dennis Miller: The Millennium Special - 1,000 Years, 100 Laughs, 10 Really Good Ones (1999)
10
2
Dennis Miller: The Millennium Special - 1,000 Years, 100 Laughs, 10 Really Good Ones
10
2
Role:
Himself
Starring:
Dennis Miller, Dennis Miller
Directed By:
Debbie Palacio
18. People Are Dead (2002)
8
2
People Are Dead
8
2
Starring:
Kristen Bell, Jennifer Carpenter, Angela Bettis, Cinqué Lee, Eddie Steeples, Kevin Ford
Directed By:
Kevin Ford
19. Vampire Dog (2012)
7
1
Vampire Dog
G
7
1
Starring:
Julia Sarah Stone, Collin MacKechnie, Amy Matysio, Ron Pederson
Directed By:
Geoff Anderson

TV Movie(s)

1. Saturday Night Live: The Best of Chris Farley (1998)
14
3
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Chris Farley
TV-14
14
3
Starring:
Christina Applegate, Alec Baldwin, Dave Attell, Chris Farley, Jim Breuer, Mackenzie English
Directed By:
Beth McCarthy-Miller, Dave Wilson, James Signorelli, Tom Schiller
2. Back to Norm (2005)
12
2
Back to Norm
12
2
Role:
Various
Starring:
Rob Schneider, Max Wright, Janet Varney, Joseph Dunn
Directed By:
Bruce McCulloch, Michael Dimich
3. The Bad Boys of Saturday Night Live (1998)
10
2
The Bad Boys of Saturday Night Live
10
2
Starring:
Will Ferrell, Adam Sandler, David Spade, Rob Schneider, Chris Rock, Chris Kattan
Directed By:
Beth McCarthy-Miller, Dave Wilson, James Signorelli

Animation(s)

Klaus (2019)
Klaus
PG
Plot:

Since he proved himself to be a terrible postman at the academy, Jesper is posted to a frozen town in the North. He soon discovers that Santa Claus is hiding there. A friendship soon develops between the two.  

Role:
Mogens (voice)
Starring:
Joan Cusack, Jason Schwartzman, Rashida Jones, J.K. Simmons
Directed By:
Sergio Pablos , Carlos Martínez López
Family Guy (1999)
Family Guy
TV-14
Starring:
Bryce Dallas Howard, Liam Neeson, Michael York, Judd Nelson, Jim Parsons, Jon Hamm, Robert Downey Jr.
Directed By:
Peter Shin, James Purdum, Dominic Bianchi, Pete Michels, John Holmquist
Mike Tyson Mysteries (2014)
Mike Tyson Mysteries
TV-MA
Role:
Pigeon (40 episodes, 2014-2018)
Starring:
Snoop Dogg, Rhys Darby, Alan Thicke, Cheryl Hines, Jonathan Banks, Maya Rudolph, Fred Armisen
Directed By:
Jeff Siergey, Ethan Spaulding
The Fairly OddParents (2001)
The Fairly OddParents
Starring:
Rick Fox, Michael Clarke Duncan, Tom Kenny, Ben Stein, Patrick Warburton, Queen Latifah, Adam West
Directed By:
Gary Conrad, Ken Bruce, Butch Hartman, Michelle Bryan, Sarah Frost
Skylanders Academy (2016)
Skylanders Academy
TV-Y7
Starring:
Jason Ritter, Parker Posey, Billy West, Felicia Day, Ashley Tisdale, Chris Diamantopoulos, Susan Sarandon
Directed By:
Arthur Qwak, Solène Azernour
The Fairly OddParents in Fairy Idol (2006)
The Fairly OddParents in Fairy Idol
Starring:
Tara Strong, Tom Kenny, Ben Stein, Jason Marsden
Directed By:
Butch Hartman
The Flight Before Christmas (2008)
The Flight Before Christmas
G
Starring:
Emma Roberts, Olli Jantunen, Hannu-Pekka Björkman, Vuokko Hovatta
Directed By:
Michael Hegner, Kari Juusonen
Casper Meets Wendy (1998)
Casper Meets Wendy
PG
Starring:
Teri Garr, Hilary Duff, Pauly Shore, Ben Stein, Alan Thicke, Cathy Moriarty, George Hamilton
Directed By:
Sean McNamara
Christmas Is Here Again (2007)
Christmas Is Here Again
G
Starring:
Kathy Bates, Andy Griffith, Jay Leno, Ed Asner, Edward Asner, Madison Davenport
Directed By:
Robert Zappia, Darrell Van Citters
The Outback (2012)
The Outback
PG
Starring:
Alan Cumming, Yvonne Strahovski, Tim Curry, Rob Schneider, Chris Edgerly
Directed By:
Kyung Ho Lee
The Seventh Dwarf (2014)
The Seventh Dwarf
PG
Starring:
Nina Hagen, Boris Aljinovic, Gustav-Peter Wöhler, Peyton List
Directed By:
Boris Aljinovic, Harald Siepermann
Farce of the Penguins (2006)
Farce of the Penguins
R
Plot:

Farce of the Penguins is an animated mockumentary film which revolves around a group of male penguins, who are making a seventy-mile trek to go and meet the female penguins at the breeding grounds. The film was made as a parody of ‘March of the Penguins’, a French feature film.

Starring:
Jason Alexander, Drea de Matteo, Jodie Sweetin, Jim Belushi, Alyson Hannigan, Whoopi Goldberg, Brie Larson
Directed By:
Bob Saget
The Adventures of Panda Warrior (2012)
The Adventures of Panda Warrior
PG
Role:
King Leo (voice)
Starring:
Haylie Duff, Rob Schneider, Tom Kenny, Lauren Elizabeth Luthringshausen
Directed By:
Kwok-Shing Lo

TV Shows and Videos

Saturday Night Live (1975)
Saturday Night Live
TV-PG
Starring:
Adam McKay, Norman Reedus, James Cameron, Aaron Paul, Albert Brooks, Larry David, Matt Damon
Directed By:
Ben Stiller, Dave Wilson, Beth McCarthy-Miller, Don Roy King, James Signorelli
The Larry Sanders Show (1992)
The Larry Sanders Show
TV-MA
Starring:
Tim Allen, Carol Burnett, Jerry Stiller, Jeff Goldblum, Winona Ryder, Sharon Stone, Jeremy Piven
Directed By:
Todd Holland, Ken Kwapis, Alan Myerson, Michael Lehmann, Garry Shandling
Sports Show with Norm Macdonald (2011)
Sports Show with Norm Macdonald
Role:
Himself - Host (9 episodes, 2011)
Directed By:
Lenn Goodside
The Orville (2017)
The Orville
TV-14
Starring:
Seth MacFarlane, Victor Garber, Jeffrey Tambor, Liam Neeson, Charlize Theron, Rob Lowe
Directed By:
Jon Favreau
NewsRadio (1995)
NewsRadio
Starring:
Bebe Neuwirth, Jane Lynch, Ben Stiller, Al Roker, Phil Hartman, Lauren Graham, Judd Apatow
Directed By:
Tom Cherones, James Burrows, Alan Myerson, Judi Elterman, Patrick Maloney
The Norm Show (1999)
The Norm Show
TV-PG
Role:
Norm Henderson (54 episodes, 1999-2001)
Starring:
Richard Pryor, Craig Ferguson, Kevin Nealon, Garry Marshall, Tom Arnold, Johnny Galecki, Abe Vigoda
Directed By:
Steve Zuckerman, Shelley Jensen, Gerry Cohen, Sam Simon, Thomas J. Thompson
My Name Is Earl (2005)
My Name Is Earl
TV-PG
Starring:
Alyssa Milano, Kevin Sussman, Jaime Pressly, Christine Taylor, Erik Estrada, Beth Riesgraf, Betty White
Directed By:
Marc Buckland, Eyal Gordin, Michael Fresco, Chris Koch, Gregory Thomas Garcia
The Middle (2009)
The Middle
TV-PG
Starring:
Jane Kaczmarek, Jimmy Kimmel, Corbin Bleu, Amy Sedaris, Chord Overstreet, Molly Shannon, Brooke Shields
Directed By:
Lee Shallat Chemel, Elliot Hegarty, Phil Traill, Blake T. Evans, Ken Whittingham
Oliver Beene (2003)
Oliver Beene
Starring:
Maggie Grace, Julie Benz, David Cross, Grant Shaud, Wendy Makkena, Grant Rosenmeyer, Andrew Lawrence
Directed By:
Lev L. Spiro, Michael Spiller, Matt Shakman, Brent Carpenter, Fred Savage
Last Comic Standing 9 (2015)
Last Comic Standing 9
Role:
Himself (unknown episodes)
Starring:
Roseanne Barr, Keenen Ivory Wayans, Jackie Champagnie, Anthony Jeselnik
Directed By:
Liz Plonka
Girlboss (2017)
Girlboss
TV-MA
Starring:
Britt Robertson, Louise Fletcher, RuPaul, Melanie Lynskey, Ellie Reed, Johnny Simmons, Alphonso McAuley
Directed By:
Christian Ditter, Jamie Babbit, Amanda Brotchie, Steven K. Tsuchida
Roseanne (1988)
Roseanne
TV-14
Starring:
Laurie Metcalf, Lecy Goranson, Sara Gilbert, Roseanne Barr, John Goodman, Johnny Galecki
Roseanne (1988)
Roseanne
TV-PG
Starring:
Alexis Arquette, Debbie Reynolds, Dina Merrill, Dawn Wells, Jim Varney, Ellen DeGeneres, Fred Willard
Directed By:
Gail Mancuso, Andrew D. Weyman, John Pasquin, John Whitesell, Philip Charles MacKenzie
The Drew Carey Show (1995)
The Drew Carey Show
TV-PG
Starring:
Drake Bell, Jamie Lee Curtis, Joe Walsh, Hal Linden, Kathy Griffin, Kaitlin Olson, Micky Dolenz
Directed By:
Gerry Cohen, Sam Simon, Bob Koherr, Brian K. Roberts, Steve Zuckerman
Real Rob (2015)
Real Rob
Starring:
Leigh-Allyn Baker, George Lopez, Haylie Duff, David Spade, Rob Schneider, Danny Trejo, Jamie Lissow
Directed By:
Rob Schneider
Sam's Game (2009)
Sam's Game
Role:
(2009) (unknown episodes)
Starring:
Jennifer Tilly, Artie Lange, Sam Simon
A Minute with Stan Hooper (2003)
A Minute with Stan Hooper
Role:
Stan Hooper (13 episodes, 2003-2004)
Starring:
James Whitmore, Fred Willard, Penelope Ann Miller, Bill Fagerbakke
The Dennis Miller Show (1992)
The Dennis Miller Show
Starring:
Dennis Miller, Judd Apatow
Directed By:
David Grossman
The Jackie Thomas Show (1992)
The Jackie Thomas Show
Starring:
Bill Maher, Ann Cusack, Adam Goldberg, Jeri Ryan, Roseanne Barr, Chris Farley, John Goodman
Directed By:
Michael Lessac, Peter Segal
Senior Skip Day (2008)
Senior Skip Day
R
Starring:
Tara Reid, Lea Thompson, Larry Miller, Russell Peters, Kayla Ewell
Directed By:
Nick Weiss
Sunnyside (2015)
Sunnyside
Starring:
Kathleen Phillips, Pat Thornton, Patrice Goodman, Alice Moran
Dr. Dolittle: Tail to the Chief (2008)
Dr. Dolittle: Tail to the Chief
PG
Starring:
Jennifer Coolidge, Peter Coyote, Malcolm Stewart, Kyla Pratt
Directed By:
Craig Shapiro
Dr. Dolittle: Million Dollar Mutts (2009)
Dr. Dolittle: Million Dollar Mutts
PG
Starring:
Pauly Shore, Judge Reinhold, Jeff Bennett, Tegan Moss
Directed By:
Alex Zamm
Treasure Hounds (2017)
Treasure Hounds
PG
Starring:
Valin Shinyei, Daniel Cudmore, Kenzie O'Day, Ryan James Keating
Directed By:
Tim Brown
Dr. Dolittle 3 (2006)
Dr. Dolittle 3
PG
Starring:
Danny Bonaduce, John Amos, William Gary Busey, Gary Busey, Kyla Pratt
Directed By:
Rich Thorne
Hollywood & Wine (2011)
Hollywood & Wine
R
Role:
Sid Blaustein
Starring:
Vivica A. Fox, Chazz Palminteri, Pamela Anderson, David Spade, Chris Parnell, Horatio Sanz, Chris Kattan
Directed By:
Kevin P. Farley, Matt Berman