Norman Z. McLeod - Actor Profile

Norman Z. McLeod

Directing
Updated: Apr 19, 2026
1Total Films
5.7 Highest Rated
Born: Sep 20, 1898
Birth Place: Grayling, Michigan, USA

About Norman Z. McLeod

Norman Zenos McLeod (September 20, 1898, Grayling, Michigan – January 27, 1964, Hollywood, California) was an American film director, cartoonist and writer. He is considered one of the best directors of comedy films of all time. McLeod made several successful and influential movies such as Taking A Chance (1928), Monkey Business (1931), Horse Feathers (1932), Topper (1937) and Merrily We Live (1938). Other memorable films directed by McLeod includes It's a Gift (1934) with W.C. Fields, and the Danny Kaye comedy The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (1947). His nickname, as recorded on a publicity still on the set of Monkey Business, was "Macko." Description above from the Wikipedia article Norman Z. McLeod, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Norman Z. McLeod Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Norman Z. McLeod reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 1 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Norman Z. McLeod's work falls within the Documentary genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 0% of Norman Z. McLeod's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains You Can't Fool a Camera, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Norman Z. McLeod Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Norman Z. McLeod's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Norman Z. McLeod has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1941 You Can't Fool a Camera Himself (as Norman McLeod) Average Similar →

Norman Z. McLeod - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Norman Z. McLeod?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Norman Z. McLeod is "You Can't Fool a Camera" with a rating of 5.7/10.

How many movies has Norman Z. McLeod acted in?

Norman Z. McLeod has been featured in at least 1 major films throughout their career.

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