Robert C. Norris
American rancher
About Robert C. Norris
Lived 1929 – 2019 (aged 90). Robert C. Norris was a rancher.
Robert C. Norris (April 10, 1929 – 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, majoring in agriculture. He was a rancher.
In the 1950s, Norris played the Marlboro Man in numerous Marlboro television commercials despite the fact he never smoked.
Norris was president of the American Quarter Horse Association during the 1980s.
Norris died on November 3, 2019, in Colorado Springs, Colorado, at the age of 90.
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Who was Robert C. Norris?
American rancher (1929–2019)
When was Robert C. Norris born?
Robert C. Norris was born on 10 April 1929.
When did Robert C. Norris die?
Robert C. Norris died on 3 November 2019.
What was Robert C. Norris's occupation?
Robert C. Norris was a rancher.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Robert C. Norris. https://biography.guide/robert-c-norris/
MLA: "Robert C. Norris." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/robert-c-norris/.
Chicago: "Robert C. Norris." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/robert-c-norris/.
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