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Jim Norton wins Tony Award in New York

Monday, 16 June 2008

Irish actor Jim Norton has won a Tony Award in the United States for his performance in Conor McPherson's The Seafarer.

Norton was named Best Featured Actor in a Play at the awards ceremony in New York last night.

He has previously won an Olivier Award for the same performance.

Arts Minister Martin Cullen has congratulated Norton on his achievement, describing him as an actor of exceptional versatility.

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