Norman Gene Macdonald (born October 17, 1959) is a Canadian stand-up comedian, writer, and actor, known for his deadpan style. Early in his career, he wrote for the sitcom "Roseanne", and made guest appearances on shows such as "The Drew Carey Show" and "NewsRadio". Macdonald was then a cast member on "Saturday Night Live" (SNL) for five years, including anchoring the "Weekend Update" segment for three seasons. After leaving SNL, he starred in the 1998 film "Dirty Work" and in his own sitcom, "The Norm Show", from 1999 to 2001.