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Norm Macdonald → Norman Gene Macdonald
Norm Macdonald's real name is Norman Gene Macdonald.
- Known as
- Norm Macdonald
- Real name
- Norman Gene Macdonald
- Also known as
- none on record
- Country
- Canada
- Category
- Poker Players
Norm Macdonald (Oct. 17, 1959 to Sept. 14, 2021) was a Canadian stand-up comedian, actor and writer known for his deadpan delivery. He co-hosted season seven of High Stakes Poker with Kara Scott in 2011.
Facts checked Oct 26, 2026.
Who Norm Macdonald Is
Norm Macdonald (Oct. 17, 1959 to Sept. 14, 2021) was a Canadian stand-up comedian, actor and writer known for his deadpan delivery. He co-hosted season seven of High Stakes Poker with Kara Scott in 2011. Born Norman Gene Macdonald in Quebec City, he anchored Saturday Night Live's "Weekend Update" in the mid-1990s and died of cancer in Los Angeles on Sept. 14, 2021, at 61 (Washington Post; CBC News). Some early reports gave his birth year as 1963; CBC corrected it to 1959.
Things You Might Not Know
- GSN's announcement described him as a passionate poker player who had played the World Series of Poker. (Card Player)
- He took over from Gabe Kaplan for the 2011 season, which was filmed at the Bellagio. (Card Player)
About High Stakes Poker
High Stakes Poker is a no-limit hold'em cash game TV show. It ran on GSN from 2006 to 2011 and was revived on PokerGO on Dec. 16, 2020. Early seasons were hosted by A. J. Benza and Gabe Kaplan (Wikipedia: High Stakes Poker).
FAQ
What is Norm Macdonald's real name?
Norm Macdonald's real name is Norman Gene Macdonald.
When did Norm Macdonald host High Stakes Poker?
Season seven, in 2011.
Is Norm Macdonald connected to High Stakes Poker?
Yes. He co-hosted season seven of High Stakes Poker with Kara Scott in 2011.
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