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Norman Wisdom

Sir Norman Joseph Wisdom, born February 4, 1915, in London, England, was an English actor, comedian, musician, and singer. Raised in poverty, he left school at age 13 to work in various jobs before joining the British Army, where he developed his slapstick comedy routine. He created the comedic character "Norman" (or "Norman Pitkean"), performing in a distinctive ill-fitting suit and cap. Wisdom made his film debut in Trouble in Store (1953), for which he wrote and performed his signature song, "Don't Laugh at Me ('Cause I'm a Fool)". His popular recordings included "The Wisdom o...