
Norman Kaye
- Date of Birth: 1927-01-17
- Date of Death: 2007-05-29
- Place of Birth: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Biography
Norman James Kaye (17 January 1927 – 28 May 2007) was an Australian actor and composer. He was best known for his roles in the films of director Paul Cox. As an actor, he was strongly associated wi... Norman James Kaye (17 January 1927 – 28 May 2007) was an Australian actor and composer. He was best known for his roles in the films of director Paul Cox. As an actor, he was strongly associated with the films of Paul Cox, appearing in 16 of them. He had small roles in Cox's Illuminations (1976) and Kostas (1979), and shared the lead with Wendy Hughes in Cox's 1982 film Lonely Hearts and the lead in Man of Flowers (1983), for which he won an AFI Award. Norman Kaye was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease prior to 1997. His inability to memorise scripts for the film Innocence led to the end of his collaboration with Paul Cox, as well as the end of his career in 2004. Kaye was in the advanced stage of the disease at the time of his death in Sydney on 28 May 2007. He had enjoyed a 35-year relationship with the opera director Elke Neidhardt, and she was at his side at his death.

Homicide
Drama, Crime, Action & Adventure • 1964 October

The Custodian
Drama, Crime • 1994 March

A Dangerous Summer
Drama, Thriller • 1982 October

The Nun and the Bandit
• 1992 January

Bordertown
Drama • 1995 October

Unfinished Business
• 1985 October

Lust and Revenge
• 1996 May

The Remarkable Mr. Kaye
Documentary • 2005 July

The True Believers
War & Politics, Drama • 1988 June

The Road
TV Movie, Horror, Fantasy, Thriller, Mystery, Science Fiction, Drama • 1964 June