Robert C. Norris (April 10,[1] 1929[2] – November 3, 2019), also known as Bob Norris, was an American rancher. He was perhaps best known for playing the Marlboro Man in numerous Marlboro television commercials.
Robert C. Norris | |
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 Norris in 1987 | |
| Born | April 10, 1929 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | November 3, 2019 (aged 90) |
| Alma mater | University of Kentucky |
| Occupation | Rancher |
Life and career
editNorris was born in Chicago. He attended the University of Kentucky,[3] majoring in agriculture.[4] He was a rancher.[5]
In the 1950s, Norris played the Marlboro Man in numerous Marlboro television commercials.[6]
Norris was president of the American Quarter Horse Association[7] during the 1980s.
Norris died on November 3, 2019, in Colorado Springs, Colorado, at the age of 90.[8]
References
edit- ^ "Marlboro man more than icon: Rancher blazed trail on Wall Street, health programs (Robert C. Norris)". The Arizona Republic. Phoenix, Arizona. December 2, 2003. p. 67. Retrieved September 20, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Padilla, Mariel (November 9, 2019). "Robert Norris, Marlboro Man Who Didn't Smoke, Dies at 90". The New York Times. Retrieved September 20, 2024.
- ^ Henderson, Greg (November 11, 2019). "Original 'Marlboro Man' Dies At 90". Drovers. Retrieved September 20, 2024.
- ^ "Ex-'Marlboro man' fills a void on Ag board". Fort Collins Coloradoan. Fort Collins, Colorado. October 16, 1973. p. 4. Retrieved September 20, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Texaco judge protects shareholder panel's say: Committee still not sold on base-cap payment plan". The Daily Item. Port Chester, New York. December 9, 1987. p. 47. Retrieved September 20, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ News - National Stock Producers Association: Volumes 53-54, National Live Stock Producers Association, 1974
- ^ "Texaco's investors begin talks: Shareholder committee picks rancher to ride herd". Citizen Register. Ossining, New York. July 30, 1987. p. 49. Retrieved September 20, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Goldstein, Joelle (November 8, 2019). "Robert 'Bob' Norris, an Original 'Marlboro Man' Who Never Smoked a Day in His Life, Dies at 90". People. Retrieved September 20, 2024.
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