Graham Norton's Real Name: Graham William Walker
Graham Norton → Graham William Walker
Quick answer: Graham Norton's real name is Graham William Walker. He was born on April 4, 1963, in Clondalkin, County Dublin, Ireland. Norton is a stage surname.
Walker to Norton
LOC and profiles state he was born Graham William Walker and took Norton from his great-grandmother's maiden name when Equity already had a Graham Walker (LOC; BBC America; Wikipedia summaries).
After comedy and Channel 4 success he became the BBC's premier chat-show host with The Graham Norton Show, known for the red sofa and celebrity chemistry.
Other work
He has hosted Eurovision for the UK, written novels, and remains a major BBC Radio 2 presence.
Graham Norton memoirs/novels Eurovision related books British chat-show histories
FAQ
Real name?
Graham William Walker.
Why Norton?
Stage surname from family maiden name; Equity conflict with Walker.
Born?
April 4, 1963, Dublin area.
Show?
The Graham Norton Show (BBC).
Irish or British?
Irish-born; major UK career.
Novels?
Yes—published fiction alongside TV work.