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Norman Milton Lear (July 27, 1922 – December 5, 2023) was an American screenwriter and producer who produced, wrote, created, or developed over 100 shows. [1]
- Ellen Lear, 76. Norman and Rosen welcomed their daughter Ellen in 1947, and she has lived most of her life out of the spotlight. She began her career as a graphic designer before earning her master of social work and becoming a therapist.
- Kate Lear, 66. Kate is the oldest daughter of Norman and Frances. She is a writer and the board chair of Ballet Hispánic, and she is also much more public-facing than her older sister.
- Maggie Lear, 64. Maggie is Norman and Frances' second child together. She is the president of The Frances Lear Foundation, which focuses on democracy, the environment, arts education and criminal justice reform.
- Benjamin Lear, 35. Norman and Lyn welcomed their son Benjamin, who often goes by Ben, in 1988. In a 2016 joint interview with the Los Angeles Times, Norman and Ben spoke fondly of one another.
- Ellen Lear. Ellen Lear is Norman Lear's oldest child. Born to Lear and Rosen in 1947, Ellen reportedly worked as a sex therapist in New York.
- Kate Lear. Kate Lear, Norman Lear's second-eldest daughter, is his first from ex-wife Frances Loeb. Kate is a Broadway producer for projects including Catch Me If You Can and Of Mice and Men.
- Maggie Lear. Maggie Lear is Norman Lear and Frances Loeb's second daughter together. She is president of the Frances Lear Foundation, which focuses on criminal justice reform, arts education, social justice, and other progressive causes.
- Benjamin Lear. Born in 1988 to Norman Lear and Lyn Davis, Benjamin Lear is following in the icon's footsteps into the entertainment industry. Benjamin studied music at New York University and released his first film, They Call Us Monsters, in 2016.
Jun 16, 2016 · Legendary TV producer Norman Lear with his filmmaker son, Ben Lear, in Palisades Park. When he was growing up, Ben Lear had a general sense that his dad was a big deal. He just wasn’t...
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- Ellen Lear. Norman’s eldest daughter, Ellen, works as a sex therapist, according to the Los Angeles Times. Despite her father being one of the most decorated and celebrated television figures of all time, Ellen has lived a pretty private life.
- Kate Lear. Norman’s second-eldest daughter, Kate, married physician Jonathan LaPook. Her husband is often featured as a medical correspondent on CBS. Kate is a Broadway producer whose credits include Of Mice and Men and Catch Me If You Can.
- Maggie Lear. Maggie went to school at New York University to pick up her master’s degree in social work. She is the President of The Frances Lear Foundation and works as a full-time activist, dedicated to social reform and criminal justice issues.
- Benjamin Lear. Ben is the only Lear child to follow in his father’s footsteps and venture into the world of television and movies. After studying music at New York University, he directed his first film called They Call Us Monsters in 2016.
Dec 6, 2023 · Norman Lear, who was responsible for revolutionizing television in the 1970s with such groundbreaking hit series as All in the Family, Good Times, and One Day at a Time, has died. He was 101....
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Dec 6, 2023 · Norman Lear, one of the most prolific producers in television history, has died. He was 101 years old. "Norman lived a life of curiosity, tenacity, and empathy," his family said in a statement.
