- Born
- DiedSeptember 19, 2018 · Royal Free Hospital, Hampstead, London, England, UK (following a period of ill health)
- Birth nameDenis Moss Cohen
- Height6′ 2¾″ (1.90 m)
- Denis Norden was born on February 6, 1922 in Hackney, London, England, UK. He was a writer and actor, known for Buona Sera, Mrs. Campbell (1968), The Seven Faces of Jim (1961) and Every Home Should Have One (1970). He was married to Esther Avril Rosen (1921-2018). He died on September 19, 2018 in Royal Free Hospital, Hampstead, London, England, UK.
- SpouseEsther Avril Rosen (1921-2018)(January 3, 1943 - July 3, 2018) (her death, 2 children)
- ChildrenNick Norden
- He always held a clipboard when presenting TV shows
- The footballer and manager Gareth Southgate was nicknamed "Nord" during his playing days at Crystal Palace because his speech reminded one of the coaches of Norden's delivery.
- He was awarded the CBE (Commander of the Order of the British Empire) in the 1980 Queen's Birthday Honours List for his services to broadcasting.
- Father of Maggie Norden and Nick Norden.
- Born as Denis Moss Cohen, he became Denis Mostyn Norden after his father legally changed the family surname to Norden in 1930.
- [asked to describe his ideal woman] A deaf and dumb nymphomaniac living above a pub.
- [on his childhood] I had two loves-one was cinema, the other was variety.
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