Norma Jean
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| Born | Norma Jean Lowe February 13, 1967 Camden, New Jersey |
| Alma mater | Empire State College, Saratoga Springs, NY |
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| Years active | 2006 - Present |
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| Website | www |
Norma Jean Lowe (born February 13, 1967), known professionally as Norma Jean, is an American actress and television star with roles across many genres. She is also a comedienne, theater performer, and a star in podcasts and on TikTok. Her most recent performance is as “Vera” in the Martin Scorsese film, Killers of the Flower Moon, debuting in 2023. Killers of the Flower Moon is an HCA Award nominee for “Most Anticipated Film”.
Early Life & Background
Norma Jean was born in Camden, New Jersey, and raised in Watertown, New York. She is a domestic abuse survivor and is now an outspoken advocate against domestic abuse. Her life story is captured in the award winning crime-drama based screenplay, "American Woman: the Norma Jean Story" by B.R. Tatalovic, Kristy Winter McCaw, and Norma Jean. [1]
Career
After high school, Norma Jean started her acting career at a Community Theater and within two years, she was cast in leading roles in four major productions with the Little Theater of Watertown (New York).[2] She has performed in several supporting roles on television and films. In comedy, Norma Jean performs as her most popular character where she parodies as her opinionated and sometimes offensive mother “Smokin’ Bev”. Norma Jean is compared to other rubber-faced character actresses such as Carol Burnett, Imogene Coca, Vicki Lawrence, and Lily Tomlin. She is known to use several dialects, to include Cockney, French, Minnesota/Wisconsin, New Yorker, Puerto Rican, Southern, Russian, Irish, German, and British.
Filmography[3]
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Killers of the Flower Moon | Vera |
| 2009 | Angels & Demons | Nun |
| 2009 | Maneater (2009 Film) | Cafe Patron |
| 2009 | Opposite Day | Crying Adult Child |
| 2009 | Legally Blonde | Alumni Party Guest |
| 2008 | Evilution | Alien Possessed Lifeform |
| 2007 | Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story | Punk Rocker |
Television[3]
| Year | Series | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Fresh off the Boat | Secretary | 1 episode |
| 2014 | The Jeff Show | Mom | 1 episode |
| 2014 | Branson the Sitcom | Carla Gillis | |
| 2014 | Your Honor? | Priscilla Evans | 1 episode |
| 2013 | Doll & Em | Fan Friend | 1 episode |
| 2011 | Pretend Time | Woman at Counter | 1 episode |
| 2009-2010 | Men of a Certain Age | Waitress | 7 episodes |
| 2009 | I Didn't Know I was Pregnant | Nurse | 1 episode |
| 2009 | Brothers & Sisters | Lawyer | 1 episode |
| 2009 | 10 Items or Less (TV Series) | Sleepy Shopper | 1 episode |
| 2009 | CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | Wrestling Fan/Madame | 1 episode |
| 2007-2008 | Boston Legal | Juror/Courtroom Observer | 4 episodes |
| 2008 | Night Writer | Ground Hog Day Scared Guest | 1 episode |
| 2008 | Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog | Helping Hands Volunteer | 1 episode |
| 2008 | Miss Guided | Teacher | 2 episodes |
| 2008 | Unhitched | Bar Patron | 1 episode |
| 2007 | Rules of Engagement | Lady Waiting for Subway | 1 episode |
| 2007 | The Sarah Silverman Program | Black-Faced Sarah Supporter | 1 episode |
| 2007 | Dr. Steve-O | Aerobics Student | 1 episode |
| 2007 | Diagnosis X | Operating Room Scrub Nurse | 1 episode |
Stage
"Norma Jean excelled both as a leading actress in "The Book of Liz" and in support for "Blithe Spirit."[4][5]
“Blithe Spirit” by Noel Coward: “Dan Henry and Norma Jean play the writer’s guests, a doctor and his wife, the latter injecting hilarious traits (such as a raucous horse laugh) into her straightly written character.” ~Daily Pilot 09/15/11[6]
"The Book of LIz" by Elizabeth Donderstock: "Norma Jean beautifully elicits memories of rubber-faced TV comediennes past, from Imogene Coca to Carol Burnett. Her performance is alternately heartwarming and knee-slapping in a richly full-blooded interpretation." ~New York Daily News 02/10/11[7]
| Year | Title | Role | Director | Theater |
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| 2014 | The Grapes of Wrath | Ma Joad | Kathy Paladion | Attic Community Theater |
| 2012 | Arsenic and Old Lace | Abby Brewster | Kathy Paladino | Attic Community Theater |
| 2011 | Blithe Spirit | Mrs. Bradman | David A. Blair | Costa Mesa Playhouse |
| 2011 | The Book of Liz | Elizabeth Donderstock | Michael Dale Brown | Costa Mesa Playhouse |
| 2010 | Moonlight and Magnolias | Miss Poppenguhl | Gigi Fusco-Meese | Huntington Beach Playhouse |
| 2009 | Lend Me a Tenor | Maria Merelli | David A. Blair | Costa Mesa Playhouse |
| 2008 | Sordid Lives | LaVonda Dupree | Michael Dale Brown | Costa Mesa Playhouse |
| 2006 | Auntie Mame | Agnes Gooch | Allison Bibicoff | Huntington Beach Playhouse |
Comedy
| Year | Title | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Comedy Time | Ice House | Stand-Up |
| 2006 | Giggle Fest | Galaxy Theater | Stand-Up & Producer |
| 2006 | Dinner & Funny Business | Sutra Lounge | Stand-Up & Producer |
Podcasts
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 2021 | Celeritas | Shandra Keating |
Shorts[3]
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 2013 | Gayville a Musical | Hilda |
| 2013 | The Still Small Voice | Voice |
| 2013 | The Goat and the Bull | Dr. Parsons |
| 2012 | Manly Advice | Sally |
| 2012 | Love Burns | Nurse |
| 2012 | Choices | Bar Patron |
References
- ↑ "American Woman: the Norma Jean Story". FilmFreeway. Retrieved 2022-11-18.
- ↑ "Norma Jean – Thespian at Large and Small". Retrieved 18 November 2022.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "Norma Jean". IMDb. Retrieved 2022-11-18.
- ↑ Titus, Tom (December 22, 2011). "On Theater: 'Plaid,' 'Sons,' 'Godot' top local theater". On Theater: 'Plaid,' 'Sons,' 'Godot' top local theater. Retrieved November 23, 2022.
- ↑ "Reviews". Norma Jean - Thespian At Large and Small. 2011-06-16. Retrieved 2022-11-18.
- ↑ Titus, Tom (September 15, 2011). "On Theater: 'Blithe Spirit' at Costa Mesa Playhouse". Costa Mesa Playhouse. Retrieved November 23, 2022.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ Titus, Tom (February 10, 2011). "On Theater: 'The Book of Liz' is satirical fun". New York Daily News. Retrieved November 23, 2022.
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