Art Carney: Ed Norton of The Honeymooners Dies at 85

Art Carney was an American actor and comedian, best known as sewer worker Ed Norton on The Honeymooners. Born on November 4, 1918, in Mount Vernon, New York, he was wounded at Normandy in World War II and limped for life.

Carney won six Primetime Emmys and the Academy Award for Best Actor for Harry and Tonto (1974). His films include The Late Show, Going in Style and Last Action Hero. He starred on Broadway in The Odd Couple (1965-1967). Jackie Gleason said Carney deserved 90 percent of the credit for the success of The Honeymooners.

He married Jean Myers in 1940, divorced in 1965 and remarried her in 1980. He was inducted into the Television Hall of Fame in 2004. He died in Chester, Connecticut, on November 9, 2003, at age 85.

Achievements: Oscar for Harry and Tonto (1974), six Emmys, Ed Norton on The Honeymooners.

Birth: November 4, 1918 - Mount Vernon, New York.

Profession: Actor and comedian.

Interesting Facts: His great-nephew is actor and musician Reeve Carney.