James Joseph Norton is an American comedian, radio host, actor, author, and television and podcast host.
He has had success in various media fields, working as a comedian, radio host, actor, author, and television and podcast host.
Since 2016, Norton has co-hosted the popular UFC Unfiltered podcast with Matt Serra. That same year, he began co-hosting the Jim Norton & Sam Roberts morning radio show on SiriusXM Radio. In 2017, he launched another podcast, The Chip Chipperson Podcast.
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- Full name: James Joseph Norton
- Stage Name: Jim Norton
- Date of birth: July 19, 1968
- Age: 56 years old
- Place of birth: Bayonne, New Jersey, United States
- Nationality: American
- Occupation: American comedian and radio host
- Height: 1.7 m
- Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Norton.
- Siblings: Tracy Norton
- Spouse: Nikki (married 2023)
- Children: Unknown
- Relationship: Married
- Net worth: $3 million
Early life and education
James Joseph Norton was born on July 19, 1968 in Bayonne, New Jersey, United States. He was born and raised by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Norton.
His mother was a librarian, and his father was a former United States Marine and Army reservist who later worked as a driver for the United States Postal Service.
Mr. Norton has an older sister named Tracy Norton, and they grew up together in North Brunswick, New Jersey.
He did not attend college because he dropped out of high school in his senior year. Norton is of Irish descent, born in New York City to Irish-American parents. He is Catholic.
Career
Jim Norton is a highly successful American comedian, radio host, actor, author, and television/podcast host.
Over the decades, he has built a successful and diverse career in the entertainment industry.
Norton’s comedy career began in 1990 when he performed his first stand-up routine at an open mic night in New Jersey when he was just 21 years old.
Over the next five years, he honed his skills by touring and performing with other emerging comedians, Jim Florentine and Bob Levy.
In 2001, Norton was hired as the third mic for the popular radio show Opie and Anthony in New York City, working alongside hosts Gregg “Opie” Hughes and Anthony Cumia.
He was a core cast member of the show until it ended in 2014. Norton hosted his own radio show, Opie with Jim Norton, from 2014 to 2016. He co-hosted the Jim Norton & Sam Roberts morning radio show on SiriusXM.
In addition to his radio work, Norton has appeared on numerous television shows, including Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn and Lucky Louie.
He also hosted his own television show, The Jim Norton Show, on Vice in 2014. In addition to radio and television, Norton co-hosts the podcast UFC Unfiltered with Matt Serra and hosts his own podcast, The Chip Chipperson Podcast.
Norton is also an accomplished author, having published two books: Happy Endings: The Tales of a Meaty-Breasted Zilch and I Hate Your Guts.
Social media
- Instagram Name: @jimnorton
- Twitter Username: @JimNortonWeston
Personal life
Jim Norton, a married man, married Nikki, a transgender woman, in 2023. The couple, who met online years earlier, exchanged vows that year, beginning their new journey as husband and wife.
Their relationship has become a public topic, with the couple frequently discussing it in interviews and on their podcast, “Jim Norton & Sam Roberts.”
Net worth
Jim Norton’s estimated net worth is $3 million. He built his wealth through his successful career as a stand-up comedian, radio host, actor, and author.
Norton has released several comedy albums and specials, written two books, and co-hosted the “Jim Norton & Sam Roberts” radio show on SiriusXM. He has also appeared in various television shows and films.
