Norma Donaldson
Norma Donaldson
A talented and versatile entertainer, Norma Donaldson seemed to find success wherever she chose to perform. Born and raised in Harlem, Donaldson launched her career as a nightclub singer and then toured with Harry Belafonte and Lena Horne. During the 1970s, she was a popular Broadway star and was most famous for portraying the loveless chorine Miss Adelaide, opposite Robert Guillame, in Frank Loesser's all-black revival of Guys and Dolls in 1976. She and Guillame were again paired in Purlie and No Place to Be Somebody. Donaldson's film credits include Willie Dynamite (1973), 9 to 5 (1980), House Party (1990), and Poetic Justice (1993). On television, she guest starred on numerous series, including All in the Family, The Jeffersons, and General Hospital. At the time of her death, she was playing Lilliebelle Barber on the soap opera The Young and the Restless. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide
Filmography of Norma Donaldson:
- Nine to Five with Jane Fonda , Lily Tomlin , Dolly Parton , Dabney Coleman , Sterling Hayden , Elizabeth Wilson , Henry Jones , Lawrence Pressman , Marian Mercer , Ren Woods , Roxanna Bonilla-Giannini , Peggy Pope , Vicki Belmonte , Earl Boen , Barbara Chase , Brad David , Michael DeLano , Elisabeth Fraser , Alan Haufrect , Helene Heigh , Peter Hobbs , Raymond O'Keefe , Richard Stahl , Esther Sutherland , Tom Tarpey , Ray Vitte , Terrence E. McNally , Gary Bisig , Shirley Anthony , Michael Hehr , Eric Mansker
- Willie Dynamite with Jack Bernardi , Juanita Brown , Marilyn Coleman , Ted Gehring , Albert Hall , Ron Henriques , Wynn Irwin , Richard Lawson , Kenneth Lynch , Marcia McBroom , George Murdock , Roscoe Orman , Thalmus Rasulala , Roger Robinson , Diana Sands , Joyce Walker , Royce Wallace , Mary Wilcox , Davis Roberts , Judy Brown
- Staying Alive with John Travolta , Cynthia Rhodes , Finola Hughes , Steve Inwood , Julie Bovasso , Frank Jr. Stallone , Steve Bickford , Bill Burns , Dennis Daniels , Jesse Doran , Joyce Hyser , Deborah Jensen , Reggie Leon , Ben Lokey , Robert Martini , Sarah Miles , Kurtwood Smith , Peter Tramm , Charles Ward , Tony Munafo , Nell Alano , Erica Jordan , Polly O'Malley , Ross Saint Phillip , Michelle Johnston , Pat Brady , Cindy Perlman , Michael Higgins
- Poetic Justice with Janet Jackson , Tupac Shakur , Regina King , Joe Torry , Tyra Ferrell , Roger Guenveur Smith , Maya Angelou , Q Tip , Tone Loc , Miki Howard , Keith Washington , Khandi Alexander , Michael Colyar , John Jr. Cothran , James Deeth , Susan Falcon , Dedrick D. Gobert , Clifton Gonzalez Gonzalez , Baha Jackson , Kirk Kinder , Jenifer Lewis , Special K. McCray , Lori Petty , Denney Pierce , Michael Rapaport , Rose Weaver , Yvette Wilson , Billy Zane , Kimberly Brooks , Robi Reed , Maia Campbell , Mark Miller
- House Party with Christopher "Kid" Reid , Christopher "Play" Martin , Robin Harris , Martin Lawrence , Tisha Campbell , Adrienne-Joi Johnson , Paul Anthony , Ben Fine , Leah Aldridge , Shaun Baker , Verda Bridges , Jaime Cardriche , D-Zire , Barry Diamond , Ellaraino , Bentley Evans , Edith Fields , Alexander Folk , Full Force , Val Gamble , Cedrick Hardman , Randy Harris , Stan Haze , Rodney Hill , Desi Arnez II Hines , Myra J. , Anthony Johnson , George Logan , Bowlegged Lou , Richard McGregor , Diana Mendoza , Belal Miller , Kelly Jo Minter , Michael Pniewski , Clifton Powell , Ronn Riser , J. Jay Saunders , Kimi Sung , Lou D. Washington , Barry Wiggins , Chino "Fats" Williams , John Witherspoon , Eugene Allen , Warrington Hudlin , Daryl Mitchell , Cliff Frazier , Bebe Drake , George Clinton
- The Five Heartbeats with Robert Townsend , Michael Wright , Leon , Harry J. Lennix , Tico Wells , Diahann Carroll , Chuck Patterson , Nicholas Brothers , Hawthorne James , Harold Nicholas , Phyllis Applegate , Fred Asparagus , Don Barnes , Paul Benjamin , Troy Beyer , Gigi Bolden , Brian Bradley , Carla Brothers , Shanel Cason , Shannon Chambers , Marilyn Coleman , Mike Conn , Barry Diamond , David Drummond , O.L. Duke , Craig Eisner , Roy Fegan , Aaron J. Galang , Joey Gaynor , Eugene Robert Glazer , Randy Harris , Tommy Redmond Hicks , Devin C. Huff , Jimmy Jackson , Ron Jaxson , Alexis Johnson , Anne-Marie Johnson , Arnold Johnson , Deborah Lacey , Kasi Lemmons , Lakisha Luke , Monique Mannen , Bob Mardis , Bobby McGee , David McKnight , Regina McLeod , Lisa Mende , Kathleen Mitchell , Harris Peet , John Pittman , Theresa Randle , Veronica Redd , Timmie Rogers , Roger Rose , Griff Ruggles , Al Simon , Donnie Simpson , Ron Smith , Harry Stanback , Suzanne Suter , Tressa Thomas , Tommy Townsend , Recoe Walker , Tiffanique Webb , Joel Weiss , Jeannel Phillips White , Kamar Phillips White , John Witherspoon , Jimmy Woodard , Brandon Wright , Gregory "Popeye" Alexander , Christopher Bradley , Lamont Johnson , Wayne "Crescendo" Ward , Vincent J. Isaac , Jaki Brown-Karman , Virginia Watson , John Canada Terrell , James Anderson , Frank Fontaine , Carl Edwards
Norma Donaldson Trivia
Who did Norma Donaldson portray in Nine to Five?
Norma Donaldson was Betty in Nine to Five
Who did Norma Donaldson portray in Willie Dynamite?
Norma Donaldson was Honey in Willie Dynamite
Who did Norma Donaldson play in Staying Alive?
Norma Donaldson was Fatima in Staying Alive
Who did Norma Donaldson play in Poetic Justice?
Norma Donaldson was Aunt May in Poetic Justice
Who did Norma Donaldson play in House Party?
Norma Donaldson was Mildred in House Party
Who did Norma Donaldson play in The Five Heartbeats?
Norma Donaldson was Mrs. Sawyer in The Five Heartbeats
Who did Norma Donaldson portray in Across 110th Street?
Norma Donaldson was Gloria Roberts in Across 110th Street
