Norm Lewis is an African-American actor and singer known for his magnificent work in musical theatre as well as films and television series. Lewis was the first African-American actor to be part of Broadway’s long-running production, ‘The Phantom of the Opera’.
Norm has also played an important part in the production of many famous musicals like Dessa Rose, The Wild Party, Les Miserables, and many more. Norm is also part of films including Winter’s Tale, Just Mercy, Da 5 Bloods, and also television series including Blue Bloods, Chicago Med, Mrs. America, Law & Order, and others.
How Old Is Norm Lewis?
Norm Lewis was born on June 2, 1963 (age 59), in Tallahassee, Florida, U.S.A, and grew up in Eatonville, Florida. His nationality is American.
Norm’s family details have been a mystery topic for a long time, but in Broadway’s Phantom event in 2014, Norm showed up with his family, Mel Cook, Sheila Cook, and Lance Lewis which made many news and wiki sites believe that Mel Cook and Sheila Cook are his parents.
Norm mentioned that he was the youngest among his 3 siblings in an Instagram post on his birthday writing,
"Ok, Being the youngest of 3, I was a "little spoiled". NOT rotten, but I think my parents were a little less restrictive with me. On the flip side, I feel I didn't get the same attention to certain details as my older siblings."
Norm graduated from Edgewater High School, Orlando in 1981 and worked at The Orlando Sentinel.
What Is Norm Lewis Known For?
Norm Lewis is known for his prolific theatre career and also his contributions to many movies and series throughout his decades-long career.
Lewis made his Broadway debut in 1993 in ‘The Who’s Tommy’ at the age of 30 and since then has played in more than 35 musicals including Chicken & Biscuits, The Little Mermaid, Porgy and Bess, Dessa Rose, and more.
Lewis was also the first African-American actor to play a role in the Broadway production, The Phantom Of The Opera.
Lewis is also part of films including Winter’s Tale, Just Mercy, Da 5 Bloods, and also television series including Blue Bloods, Chicago Med, Mrs. America, Law & Order, and others.
Lewis has received 5 nominations for awards including two Grammy Awards and an Emmy Award and has won only one of them (IGN Summer Movies Award for Da 5 Bloods in 2020).
Is Norm Lewis Married?
Norm Lewis is no one’s husband to date and hasn’t married a single partner in his 59 years long life.
Questions regarding Norm’s sexuality have become a topic of discussion time and again like any other public figure who keeps their relational life private.
Norm hasn’t come out in the media regarding these speculations about his sexuality but considering his actions, dressing style, and also his dating history, Norm might be straight and hiding his relationship.
Norm's Dating History, Ex-Girlfriend
In an interview with Playbill, he was asked if he ever dated La Chanze, an American actress and also Lewis’ co-star in the Paper Mill production of Baby, and Lewis answered the question in a tricky way stating “Yes, We’re good friends now.”
In the same interview, Norm was asked about his favorite Valentine’s Day memory and he replied-
"It was with my ex-girlfriend. I snuck into her apartment. I bought a lot of roses and took all the petals off. Then I laid them on the floor from the front door to her bathroom, where I had a bath waiting for her with candles and wine."
It shows Norm was quite a romantic lad in his teen years. And the information regarding his past relationship with his ex-girlfriend also fends off the rumors of him being gay.
Net Worth Of Norm Lewis
The net worth of Norm Lewis is estimated to be more than $ 3 million as of 2023. Lewis gathered this much wealth thanks to his successful career in musicals, films, and TV series.
How Tall Is Norm Lewis?
Norm Lewis has a height of 5 feet 11 inches (1.82m) and a body weight of around 86 kg (191 lbs). As Norm is Afro-American, he has a black skin tone with a deep voice. He has black hair and brown eyes
