The world of comedy lost another great when it was announced in 2021 that actor and comedian Norm McDonald had passed away after a decade-long struggle with cancer that he fought in secret. The sad news has resulted in an outpouring of support for the Canadian host of late-night talk show Norm MacDonald Has A Show and his other hilarious work over the years.

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Fans of Norm MacDonald soon returned to his library of movies and TV appearances to celebrate the actor's life and comedy. So to further memorialize the unforgettable comedian, we'll be taking a closer look at a few of his best roles to celebrate the work of Norm MacDonald.

10 He Left His Mark On SNL With Celebrity Jeopardy & Weekend Update

Norm MacDonald on SNL split image

Norm MacDonald's hilarious stand-up led to his work with Lorne Michaels as one of Saturday Night Live's cast members, where he quickly became a fan-favorite during his five years and frequent reappearances on the series.

MacDonald will go down in history as one of the best anchors for the "Weekend Update" news segment, and he's starred in a number of other skits that have been burned into our collective consciousness. His impersonation of Burt Reynolds on "Celebrity Jeopardy" is another high point of his time on SNL that fans will fondly remember for years to come.

9 Norm MacDonald Voiced Lucky The Dog In The Dr. Doolittle Franchise

Eddie Murphy and Lucky in Dr Dolittle

Eddie Murphy starred as the titular Dr. Dolittle in the modern reimagining of the classic tale, which followed a veterinarian who gained the ability to communicate with animals. Norm MacDonald voiced the family dog Lucky, who quickly became Dolittle's sidekick.

Lucky would appear in all three movies in the franchise as well as a few of the follow-up shorts and specials that were released over the years. It's a bit more family-friendly than some of Norm MacDonald's work, but it's no less memorable for fans of the franchise.

8 His Uncredited Role In Deuce Bigalow: European Gigolo Stole The Movie

Norm MacDonald as McManus in Duece Bigalow European Gigolo

Fellow SNL-alum Rob Schneider starred in a number of often forgettable comedy movies that included 1999's Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo, which featured an uncredited cameo from friend Norm MacDonald. However, it was his follow-up cameo in the 2005 sequel Deuce Bigalow: European Gigolo that really stood out, as it provided some of the best laughs of the sequel.

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MacDonald played a Scottish gigolo named McManus who gave a passionate speech to his fellow gigolos about standing up for what was right after a lifetime of standing down, which became an incredibly quotable and hilarious speech over the years.

7 A Big City Columnist Moved To A Small Town In A Minute With Stan Hooper

Norm MacDonald and crew in A Minute With Stan Hooper

Norm MacDonald starred in the short-lived Fox sitcom A Minute With Stan Hooper, which followed a big-time journalist turned daily columnist who took his TV show from the big city to a small town in order to make his work more relevant to the wider population.

The series started off slow and didn't exactly feature an all-star cast, which led to its cancellation after only six episodes. Still, Norm MacDonald was able to play a new type of role as the grounded lead surrounded by zany small-town folk which was a fun change to his usual comedy style.

6 Norm MacDonald Played A Question-Answering Manhole On Sunnyside

Norm MacDonald as a talking manhole on Sunnyside

2015's Sunnyside was a Canadian sketch show about a fictional neighborhood filled with unique and eccentric characters that aired for one season on CityTV. Norm MacDonald didn't actually appear on the show in person, though he did lend his voice to the cast.

Sunnyside residents frequently sought out advice from an empty sewer manhole that only allowed each citizen to ask one question. It was a small but hilarious role that allowed MacDonald to sarcastically give advice or turn away citizens who didn't follow the one-question rule, which he later made fun of while hosting the Canadian Screen Awards.

5 He Played The Lazy Younger Brother Named Rusty Heck On The Middle

Norm MacDonald as Rusty Heck in The Middle

ABC's The Middle first aired in 2009 and followed a lower-middle-class family named the Hecks as they struggled with relatable day-to-day situations. Norm MacDonald played a frequent guest role as the younger brother of the family's patriarch, Mike Heck.

Mike's younger brother Orville "Rusty" Heck was an irresponsible and lazy tag-along who avoided work with amazing excuses. Every appearance of Rusty across The Middle's nine seasons came with hilarious moments that quickly made Rusty a favorite among the extended family of characters.

4 He Was A Sarcastic Cursed Alcoholic Pigeon On Mike Tyson Mysteries

Norm MacDonald as Pigeon in Mike Tyson Mysteries

Adult Swim first aired the hilarious and ridiculous Mike Tyson Mysteries in 2014, where it ran for four seasons and lampooned classic animated series like Mister T and Scooby-Doo. Former boxer Mike Tyson lent his voice and likeness to the series as the leader of a mystery investigation team.

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Tyson was joined by his adopted daughter, a 19th-century nobleman ghost, and a talking pigeon. Norm MacDonald voiced the foul-mouthed sex-crazed alcoholic Pigeon, a former human who was cursed by his ex for cheating on her. Pigeon was often one of the funniest characters on the series, and he had fans coming back to the oddball cartoon for years.

3 Norm MacDonald Voiced The Gelatinous Alien Yaphit On The Orville

Yaphit holding a gun on The Orville

Seth MacFarlane's Star Trek-inspired sci-fi series The Orville debuted on Fox in 2017 before moving to Hulu for the third season. The Orville is a spaceship crewed with a hilarious and loveable cast of characters who become crucial in a galactic war. Norm MacDonald voiced the green gelatinous alien blop known as Yaphit, an engineer with a knack for getting into small spaces.

Yaphit isn't the typical character that Norm MacDonald plays, but his comedic wit pairs perfectly with the sarcastic alien who has unrequited feelings for the ship's doctor. Yaphit will likely be recast or written off the show for the upcoming third season, which is a sad blow to fans of MacDonald and The Orville.

2 He Played The Lead In His Own Sitcom Called The Norm Show

The cast of The Norm Show

After years of appearances on series like NewsRadio and The Drew Carey Show, Norm MacDonald starred in his own sitcom called The Norm Show that began airing in 1999 on ABC before the show's title was shortened to Norm.

MacDonald starred as Norm Henderson, a professional hockey player who was fired due to illegal betting and forced to work as a social worker. The series gave MacDonald the spotlight while he was joined by other comedic stars like Laurie Metcalf and Artie Lange in a comedic and sometimes heartwarming show that aired for three seasons.

1 One Of His Biggest & Most Succesful Movies Was Dirty Work

Norm MacDonald and Artie Lange holding fish in Dirty Work

Norm MacDonald starred alongside fellow SNL cast member Artie Lange in 1998's Dirty Work, which served as his first major lead role on the big screen. Since he had appeared in a few Adam Sandler movies over the years, fans were excited to see the comedian in his own movie.

Dirty Work followed MacDonald's Mitch as he launched a revenge-for-hire business in order to pay for an operation for the father figure in his life. The movie featured a number of hilarious pranks and showcased Norm MacDonald's unique brand of comedy perfectly, making it one of his best roles.

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