Norman Wisdom Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
NORMAN WISDOM
Born: February 04, 1915 in Marylebone, London, England, United Kingdom
Died: October 04, 2010 in Ballasalla, Isle of Man, United Kingdom
Norman Wisdom, born on February 4, 1915, in Marylebone, London, was an acclaimed English actor, comedian, and singer, best known for his slapstick film roles in the 1950s and 1960s. Often portraying the character "Norman Pitkin", Wisdom became synonymous with the persona of a likable, yet hapless individual, resulting in his recognition as one of the UK's leading comedy film stars of the post-war years.
Wisdom's early films include "Trouble in Store" (1953) which earned him a BAFTA Award for Most Promising Newcomer to Leading Film Roles. This success was followed by a string of popular titles such as "One Good Turn" (1955), "The Square Peg" (1958), and "The Early Bird" (1965), in which he invariably played the underdog fighting adversity, with the added mix of romantic subplot and musical interludes. Alongside his film career, Wisdom's talent extended to the stage and music. His song, "Don't Laugh at Me," which he co-wrote, became a hit in 1954, further showcasing his versatility. On television, he starred in "A Little Bit of Wisdom" in the 1970s.
Wisdom's influence was not just limited to the UK. His films were particularly popular in Eastern European countries, where his "little man" persona resonated deeply with audiences, symbolizing the triumph of the ordinary man against the system.
Wisdom was knighted in 2000 for his services to entertainment and charity.
Wisdom's early films include "Trouble in Store" (1953) which earned him a BAFTA Award for Most Promising Newcomer to Leading Film Roles. This success was followed by a string of popular titles such as "One Good Turn" (1955), "The Square Peg" (1958), and "The Early Bird" (1965), in which he invariably played the underdog fighting adversity, with the added mix of romantic subplot and musical interludes. Alongside his film career, Wisdom's talent extended to the stage and music. His song, "Don't Laugh at Me," which he co-wrote, became a hit in 1954, further showcasing his versatility. On television, he starred in "A Little Bit of Wisdom" in the 1970s.
Wisdom's influence was not just limited to the UK. His films were particularly popular in Eastern European countries, where his "little man" persona resonated deeply with audiences, symbolizing the triumph of the ordinary man against the system.
Wisdom was knighted in 2000 for his services to entertainment and charity.
2007-Expresso (Performer), 2004-Five-Children-and-It (Performer), 2004-Coronation-Street (Performer), 2002-Dalziel-and-Pascoe (Performer), 1981-BBC2-Playhouse (Performer), 1968-The-Night-They-Raided-Minsky's (Performer), 1967-Androcles-and-the-Lion (Performer), 1961-The-Girl-on-the-Boat (Performer), 1960-The-Bulldog-Breed (Performer), 1959-Follow-a-Star (Performer), 1950-Wit-and-Wisdom (Performer), 1996-Trojan-Eddie (Sound), 1960-The-Bulldog-Breed (Sound), 1959-Follow-a-Star (Sound), 1960-The-Bulldog-Breed (Writer), 1959-Follow-a-Star (Writer), 2007-Expresso (in person), 2006-The-Story-of-Light-Entertainment (in person), 2003-30-Years-of-'Last-of-the-Summer-Wine' (in person), 2001-Mike-Baldwin-&-Me (in person), 2000-Pulling-Power (in person), 1998-Casualty-250 (in person), 1997-25-Years-of-'Last-of-the-Summer-Wine' (in person), 1977-Night-Out-at-the-London-Casino (in person), 1969-Della (in person), 1967-The-21st-Annual-Tony-Awards (in person), 2010-Breakfast (Other), 2002-Heroes-of-Comedy (Other), 1988-The-1950's:-Music,-Memories-&-Milestones (Other), 1965-The-Early-Bird (Performer), 1965-The-Early-Bird (Writer), 1953-For-Your-Pleasure (Performer), Last-of-the-Summer-Wine (Sound), 1955-1961-Val-Parnell's-Sunday-Night-at-the-London-Palladium (in person), 1992-Double-X:-The-Name-of-the-Game (Performer), 1983-Bergerac (Performer), 1969-What's-Good-for-the-Goose (Performer), 1966-Press-for-Time (Performer), 1962-On-the-Beat (Performer), 1960-There-Was-a-Crooked-Man (Performer), 1958-The-Square-Peg (Performer), 1957-A-Santa-for-Christmas (Performer), 1957-Just-My-Luck (Performer), 1956-Up-in-the-World (Performer), 1955-Man-of-the-Moment (Performer), 1955-As-Long-as-They're-Happy (Performer), 1955-One-Good-Turn (Performer), 1969-What's-Good-for-the-Goose (Sound), 1956-Up-in-the-World (Sound), 1955-Man-of-the-Moment (Sound), 1955-As-Long-as-They're-Happy (Sound), 1955-One-Good-Turn (Sound), 1986-Just-Wisdom (Writer), 1969-What's-Good-for-the-Goose (Writer), 1966-Press-for-Time (Writer), 1962-On-the-Beat (Writer), 1958-The-Square-Peg (Writer), 1958-The-Square-Peg (Producer), 1969-What's-Good-for-the-Goose (Producer), 2007-The-Comedy-Map-of-Britain (in person), 2003-Living-Famously (in person), 1999-Heroes-of-Comedy (in person), 1987-The-Importance-of-Being-Funny-in-America (in person), 1986-Just-Wisdom (in person), 1985-The-Golden-Gong (in person), 1980-Night-of-One-Hundred-Stars (in person), 1977-Looks-Familiar (in person), 1977-Saturday-Night-at-the-Mill (in person), 1971-Stars-on-Sunday (in person), 1969-1970-Music-Hall (in person), 1960-The-Royal-Variety-Show (in person), 2009-Stars-on-the-Street (Other), 2010-Labrats (Performer), 2011-The-Legend-of-Harrow-Woods (Performer), 1995-2004-Last-of-the-Summer-Wine (Performer), 2003-The-Last-Detective (Performer), 1974-1976-A-Little-Bit-of-Wisdom (Performer), 1973-Nobody-Is-Norman-Wisdom (Performer), 1966-The-Sandwich-Man (Performer), 1948-A-Date-with-a-Dream (Performer), 1973-Nobody-Is-Norman-Wisdom (Writer), 2008-Wonderland (in person), 2006-Imagine (in person), 2004-Countryfile (in person), 1973-2000-This-Is-Your-Life (in person), 2000-Legends (in person), 2000-It's-Only-TV...-But-I-Like-It (in person), 1997-An-Audience-with-Bruce-Forsyth (in person), 1993-Clive-Anderson-Talks-Back (in person), 1993-The-South-Bank-Show (in person), 1983-The-Bob-Monkhouse-Show (in person), 1970-The-David-Frost-Show (in person), 1952-What's-My-Line (in person), 2010-Norman-Wisdom:-His-Story (Other), 2005-Bruce-Forsyth's-Comedy-Heroes (Other), 2001-I-Love-Christmas (Other), 1998-Where-on-Earth-Is...-Katy-Manning-Because-She'd-Really-Like-to (in person), 1967-1971-The-Ed-Sullivan-Show (in person), 1998-Casualty (Performer), 1963-A-Stitch-in-Time (Performer), 1953-Trouble-in-Store (Performer), 1949-Cuckoo-College (Performer), 1953-Trouble-in-Store (Sound), 1963-A-Stitch-in-Time (Writer), 2007-British-Film-Forever (in person), 2001-Our-House (in person), 1994-Paul-Merton's-Palladium-Story (in person), 1993-Without-Walls (in person), 1992-Surprise-Surprise! (in person), 1990-I'm-Not-a-Dentist-But-I-Recognise-This... (in person), 1987-Highway (in person), 1970-The-Good-Old-Days (in person), 1970-The-Tonight-Show-Starring-Johnny-Carson (in person), 1969-The-Peapicker-in-Piccadilly (in person), 2010-Daybreak (Other), 2007-Room-101 (Other), 1977-To-See-Such-Fun (Other), 1957-Val-Parnell's-Sunday-Night-at-the-London-Palladium (Performer), 2011-The-Unforgett_able-Norman-Wisdom (Other)
Theater Credits
Not-Now,-Darling - Performer (October 29, 1970 - November 15, 1970), Walking-Happy - Performer (November 26, 1966 - April 16, 1967)
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NORMAN WISDOM - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 146264Signature from the English comedian in blue ink. Signature: "Norman Wisdom", 3½x2 slip. In 1953 English comedian Norman Wisdom (b. 1915) brought his sad sack comic character to the big screen for the first time in Trouble in Store.Price: $80.00
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NORMAN WISDOM - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 160529The English comedian sends his best wishes. Autograph Sentiment signed: "With Best Wishes", 5½x3½. Blank, un-mailed postcard.
Price: $100.00
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NORMAN WISDOM - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 223850English comedian beloved as "the Gump," he brought slapstick to his knighting ceremony (4x6). Photograph signed: "Norman Wisdom". Color, 4x6. In 1953 English comedian Norman Wisdom (b.
Price: $160.00
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NORMAN WISDOM - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 146223English comic actor for over sixty years (4x5¾ photo). Photograph signed: "With Best Wishes/Norman Wisdom". B/w, 4x5¾. In 1953 English comedian Norman Wisdom (b. 1915) brought his sad sack comic character to the big screen for the first time in Trouble in Store.
Sale Price $180.00
$200.00
