Robert C. Norris

Robert C. Norris
Norris in 1987
Born	(1929-04-10)April 10, 1929 Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Died	November 3, 2019(2019-11-03) (aged 90) Colorado Springs, Colorado, U.S.
Alma mater	University of Kentucky
Occupation	Rancher

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.

Life and career

Norris 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

1. "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.
2. Padilla, Mariel (November 9, 2019). "Robert Norris, Marlboro Man Who Didn't Smoke, Dies at 90". The New York Times. Retrieved September 20, 2024.
3. Henderson, Greg (November 11, 2019). "Original 'Marlboro Man' Dies At 90". Drovers. Retrieved September 20, 2024.
4. "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.
5. "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.
6. News - National Stock Producers Association: Volumes 53-54, National Live Stock Producers Association, 1974
7. "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.
8. 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.