Norman Whitfield Net Worth

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Norman Whitfield Net Worth

Norman Whitfield Net Worth is
$10 Million

Norman Whitfield Bio/Wiki, Net Worth, Married 2018

Music producer, arranger, and songwriter Norman Jessie Whitfield was born on May 12, 1941 in New York City. A native of Harlem, Whitfield spent his early teen years hanging out in local pool halls. Norman moved with his family to Detroit, Michigan when he was in his late teens. At age 18 he wrote and produced songs for Detroit's Thelma Records. ...

Full NameNorman Whitfield
Net Worth$10 Million
Date Of BirthMay 12, 1941
Died2008-09-16
Place Of BirthNew York City, New York, USA
ProfessionSoundtrack, Music Department, Composer
EducationNorthwestern High School
NationalityAmerican
ChildrenIrasha Whitfield, Michael Whitfield, Roland Whitfield, Norman Whitfield, Johnnie Whitfield
AwardsGrammy Award for Best R&B Song, Grammy Award for Best Score Soundtrack for Visual Media, NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Song
NominationsGolden Globe Award for Best Original Song
Star SignTaurus
#Fact
1He wanted Berry Gordy (head of Motown Records) to have Marvin Gaye record "I Heard It Through the Grapevine". This was after Gordy had rejected the idea of recording it with Gaye, the Miracles, or the Isley Brothers. Whitfield gave the song to Gladys Knight and the Pips, who made it Motown's bestselling single at the time. Gordy then agreed to have Gaye record it, and Gaye's version remains Motown's biggest hit single.
2He was a longtime Motown producer and founded his own record label, Whitfield Records, in 1973.
3He co-wrote "I Heard It Through the Grapevine", "Papa Was A Rollin' Stone", "Ball of Confusion", "War", "Smilin' Faces", and "Just My Imagination (Runnin' Away with Me)".
4Survived by his daughter, Irasha; sons, Norman; Michael; Johnnie; and Roland; a brother, Bill; eight grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.
51976 Grammy winner for Best Original TV or Motion Picture score for Car Wash (1976).
61972 Grammy winner for Best R&B Song for "Papa Was a Rolling Stone.".
7Co-wrote many songs with Barrett Strong.
8Inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2004.
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Soundtrack

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Sister, Sister1996TV Series writer - 1 episode
Stars in Their Eyes1994-1996TV Series writer - 2 episodes
The Beatles Anthology1995TV Mini-Series documentary writer - 1 episode
Dead Presidents1995writer: "Just My Imagination Running Away With Me", "Smiling Faces Sometimes"
Moonlight and Valentino1995writer: "I Can't Get Next To You"
The Big Breakfast1995TV Series writer - 1 episode
Panther1995/Iwriter: "Just My Imagination Running Away With Me"
Destiny Turns on the Radio1995writer: "Just my imagination running away with me" - as Norman I. Whitfield
Friday1995writer: "I Heard It Through the Grapevine", "I Wanna Get Next to You"
Tommy Boy1995"Ain't Too Proud To Beg"
The Walking Dead1995writer: "I Heard It Through The Grapevine", "Smiling Faces Sometimes"
Martin1995TV Series writer - 1 episode
Seinfeld1994-1995TV Series writer - 2 episodes
Little Giants1994writer: "CAR WASH"
Above the Rim1994as N. Whitfield, "Holler If Ya Hear Me" / writer: "Holler If Ya Hear Me" - as N. Whitfield
Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit1993writer: "Ball of Confusion That's What the World Is Today"
Madonna: The Girlie Show - Live Down Under1993TV Movie documentary writer: "Rain" - as N. Whitfield
Mystery Science Theater 30001993TV Series writer - 1 episode
Last Light1993TV Movie writer: "I Heard It Through the Grapevine"
Sjans1992TV Series writer - 2 episodes
Backdraft1991writer: "War"
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air1990TV Series writer - 1 episode
The Wonder Years1988-1990TV Series writer - 2 episodes
Quantum Leap1990TV Series writer - 1 episode
Raisins Sold Out: The California Raisins II1990TV Movie writer: "I Heard It Through The Grapevine"
The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!1989TV Series writer - 1 episode
Going Overboard1989writer: "Just My Imagination Running Away With Me"
K-91989writer: "CAR WASH"
Moonlighting1986-1989TV Series writer - 3 episodes
Midnight Caller1989TV Series writer - 1 episode
I'm Gonna Git You Sucka1988producer: "War" / writer: "I'm Gonna Git You Sucka", "War"
Short Circuit 21988writer: "I Heard it Through the Grapevine"
Coming to America1988writer: "Pride And Joy"
Dolly1988TV Series writer - 2 episodes
Crash Course1988TV Movie writer: "Ain't Too Proud to Beg" - uncredited
Eddie Murphy: Raw1987Documentary "Ain't Too Proud To Beg" / producer: "Ain't Too Proud To Beg"
Hamburger Hill1987writer: "I Wish It Would Rain"
Otto - Der Neue Film1987writer: "I Heard It Through the Grapevine"
Gardens of Stone1987writer: "I Heard It Through the Grapevine"
Making Mr. Right1987writer: "Too Many Fish In The Sea"
The Hitchhiker1987TV Series writer - 1 episode
Saturday Night Live1979-1986TV Series writer - 2 episodes
2271986TV Series writer - 1 episode
One More Saturday Night1986producer: "War" / writer: "War"
Ruthless People1986writer: "Wherever I Lay My Hat That's My Home"
Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling1986writer: "I Heard It Through the Grapevine"
Emu's All Live Pink Windmill Show1986TV Series writer - 1 episode
Live Aid1985TV Special documentary writer: "That's the way Love is"
6.20 Soul Train1985TV Series writer - 1 episode
The Last Dragon1985producer: "The Last Dragon", "Stand Your Ground", "The Final Test" / writer: "The Last Dragon", "Stand Your Ground", "The Final Test"
FameTV Series writer - 1 episode, 1985 lyrics - 1 episode, 1982 music - 1 episode, 1982
DTV: Rock, Rhythm & Blues1984Video writer: "Friendship Train", "I Heard It Through The Grapevine"
The Big Chill1983writer: "Ain't Too Proud to Beg", "I Heard It Through the Grapevine"
Girl Groups: The Story of a Sound1983TV Movie documentary writer: "Needle in a Haystack"
Airplane II: The Sequel1982writer: "Car Wash"
Let's Spend the Night Together1982Documentary "Just My Imagination Running Away With Me"
WKRP in Cincinnati1981TV Series writer - 1 episode
Only Fools and Horses....1981TV Series writer - 1 episode
Where the Buffalo Roam1980writer: "Papa Was A Rollin Stone"
Pacific Inferno1979lyrics: "WAR" - as N. Whitfield / music: "WAR" - as N. Whitfield
Bassie en Adriaan en het geheim van de sleutel1979TV Mini-Series writer - 1 episode
The Stud1978music: "Car Wash" - uncredited
Which Way Is Up?1977lyrics: "Which Way Is Up?" / music: "Which Way Is Up?"
Rock Concert1974-1977TV Series writer - 2 episodes
Strictly Come Dancing2016TV Series writer - 1 episode
Starparade1977TV Series writer - 1 episode
Mafia III2016Video Game writer: "I Wish It Would Rain" - uncredited
The Richard Pryor Special?1977TV Special writer: "I Heard It Through the Grapevine"
Bridget Jones's Baby2016writer: "Just My Imagination Running Away With Me", "I Heard It Through The Grapevine"
The Brady Bunch Variety Hour1977TV Series writer - 1 episode
Bienvenue à Marly-Gomont2016writer: "Papa Was a Rolling Stone"
Car Wash1976music: "Richard Pryor Dialogue" / producer: "Car Wash", "6 O'Clock DJ Let's Rock", "I Wanna Get Next to You", "Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is", "Zig Zag", "Mid Day DJ Theme", "Daddy Rich", "I'm Going Down", "Sunrise", "Righteous Rhythm", "Water", "Doin' What Comes Naturally", "Keep On Keepin' On" / writer: "Car Wash", "6 O'Clock DJ Let's Rock", "I Wanna Get Next to You", "Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is", "Zig Zag", "Mid Day DJ Theme", "Daddy Rich", "Richard Pryor Dialogue", "I'm Going Do
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows2016writer: "War"
Aloha, Bobby and Rose1975writer: "Just My Imagination"
The Nice Guys2016writer: "PAPA WAS A ROLLIN' STONE"
Save the Children1973Documentary writer: "I Heard It Through the Grapevine"
The Blacklist2016TV Series writer - 1 episode
This Is Tom Jones1970TV Series documentary writer - 1 episode
Live Another Day2016Documentary writer: "Ain't Too Proud To Beg"
The Ed Sullivan Show1969TV Series writer - 1 episode
Britain's Got More Talent2015-2016TV Series writer - 2 episodes
The Jonathan Winters Show1969TV Series writer - 1 episode
Vinyl2016TV Series writer - 1 episode
The Go!! Show1966TV Series writer - 3 episodes
Yu-Gi-Oh! The Abridged Series2016TV Series writer - 1 episode
It's What's Happening, Baby!1965TV Special writer: "Pride and Joy"
Woodlawn2015writer: "Friendship Train"
Shindig!1964-1965TV Series writer - 4 episodes
The X Factor2010-2015TV Series writer - 3 episodes
The T.A.M.I. Show1964Documentary writer: "Pride and Joy"
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon2015TV Series writer - 1 episode
888.com World Grand Prix2015TV Series writer - 3 episodes
Mulaney2015TV Series writer - 1 episode
UK Championship Snooker2014TV Series writer - 7 episodes
Today2014TV Series writer - 1 episode
Dancing with the Stars2008-2014TV Series writer - 6 episodes
The Equalizer2014writer: "Friendship Train"
School Dance2014writer: "Just My Immagination Running Away With Me" - as Whitfield, Norman
Ochéntame... otra vez2014TV Series documentary writer - 1 episode
4 Minute Mile2014writer: "I Wish It Would Rain" - as Norman J. Whitfield
Small Time2014writer: "I Know I'm Losing You'
Scandal2014TV Series writer - 2 episodes
The Voice UK2012-2014TV Series writer - 3 episodes
Ride Along2014writer: "I Wanna Get Next To You"
Grudge Match2013writer: "War"
American Hustle2013writer: "Papa Was a Rollin' Stone"
Grand Theft Auto V2013Video Game writer: "Smiling Faces Sometimes"
Mademoiselle C2013Documentary "People Movin'"
Rude Tube2013TV Series writer - 1 episode
That Music Show2013TV Series writer - 1 episode
Turbo2013writer: "Eye of the Tiger / Holler If Ya Hear Me"
Britain's Got Talent2013TV Series writer - 1 episode
The Roth Show2013TV Series writer - 1 episode
The Office2008-2012TV Series writer - 4 episodes
Revolution2012TV Series writer - 1 episode
The X Factor2012TV Series writer - 1 episode
Duets2012TV Series writer - 1 episode
Eureka2010-2012TV Series writer - 2 episodes
The Voice2012TV Series writer - 1 episode
The Sapphires2012writer: "I Heard It Through the Grapevine" - as Norman J. Whitfield
Foodfight!2012writer: "I Heard it Through the Grapevyne" - as Norman J. Whitfield
American Idol2003-2012TV Series writer - 7 episodes
Smash2012TV Series writer - 1 episode
No me la puc treure del cap2012TV Series writer - 1 episode
Think Like a Man2012writer: "I Can't Get Next To You"
Michael Jackson: The Life of an Icon2011Documentary writer: "Papa Was a Rollin' Stone" - as Norman J Whitfield
The Celebrity Apprentice Australia2011TV Series writer - 1 episode
Late Show with David Letterman2011TV Series writer - 1 episode
Nuit blanche2011/Iwriter: "PAPA WAS A ROLLING STONE" by nm1100552
The Xtra Factor2011TV Series writer - 1 episode
Warehouse 132011TV Series writer - 1 episode
Todd's Pop Song Reviews2011TV Series documentary writer - 1 episode
Zookeeper2011writer: "Ball of Confusion That's What the World Is Today" - as Norman J. Whitfield
So You Think You Can Dance2011TV Series writer - 1 episode
Supernatural2011TV Series writer - 1 episode
Modern Family2011TV Series writer - 1 episode
Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son2011writer: "Papa Was A Rollin' Stone"
Cry Baby: The Pedal that Rocks the World2011Video documentary writer: "Cloud 9", "Papa Was A Rolling Stone"
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno2011TV Series music - 1 episode
Gulliver's Travels2010writer: "WAR" - as Norman J. Whitfield
Eastbound & Down2010TV Series writer - 1 episode
X Factor2010TV Series writer - 1 episode
Detroit 1-8-72010TV Series writer - 1 episode
Formula 1: BBC Sport2010TV Series writer - 1 episode
Live from Daryl's House2010TV Series documentary writer - 2 episodes
20 to 12008-2010TV Series documentary writer - 5 episodes
Death at a Funeral2010writer: "Papa Was a Rollin' Stone" - as Norman J. Whitfield
Unsung2010TV Series documentary writer - 1 episode
The Perfect Host2010writer: "Car Wash"
Friday Night Lights2009TV Series writer - 2 episodes
Two and a Half Men2009TV Series writer - 1 episode
Electric Dreams2009TV Mini-Series writer - 1 episode
Halloween II2009writer: "I Know I'm Losing You"
Little New York2009writer: "Smiling Faces Sometimes"
Wir sind Kaiser2009TV Series writer - 1 episode
Blood: The Last Vampire2009writer: "War"
Fired Up!2009writer: "Knockin' Boots"
The Brothers Bloom2008writer: " I Know I'm Losing You" - as Norman J. Whitfield
Easy Virtue2008writer: "Car Wash" - as Nick Whitfield
Flash of Genius2008writer: "Too Many Fish in the Sea" - as Norman Whitfield Jr.
Psych2008TV Series writer - 1 episode
Tropic Thunder2008writer: "Ball of Confusion That's What The World Is Today" 1970 - as Norman J. Whitfield
Idols2008TV Series writer - 1 episode
Baby Mama2008writer: "Back Again" - as Norman Jesse Whitfield
It Takes Two2008TV Series writer - 1 episode
Idols!2004-2008TV Series writer - 4 episodes
Shine a Light2008Documentary writer: "Just My Imagination Running Away With Me" - as W. Norman
The Wire2003-2008TV Series writer - 2 episodes
Idols2007TV Series writer - 1 episode
The Singing Bee2007TV Series writer - 1 episode
The Brave One2007writer: "I Can't Get Next To You" - as Norman J. Whitfield
Rush Hour 32007writer: "War" - as Norman J. Whitfield
Eye See Me2007"Cloud Nine"
The Sopranos2000-2007TV Series writer - 2 episodes
Deutschland sucht den Superstar2007TV Series writer - 1 episode
Are We Done Yet?2007writer: "I Can't Get Next to You" - as Norman J. Whitfield
29 und noch Jungfrau2007TV Movie writer: "Car Wash"
Jools's Hootenanny2006TV Series writer - 1 episode
Ultimate Sessions2006Video documentary writer: "Car Wash"
Duet Impossible2006TV Special writer: "I Heard It Through The Grape Vine"
Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares2006TV Series writer - 1 episode
Everybody Hates Chris2005-2006TV Series writer - 2 episodes
The Passion: Films, Faith & Fury2006TV Movie documentary writer: "War"
SingStar Rocks!2006Video Game writer: "I Heard It Through The Grapevine"
Idol - Jakten på en superstjerne2003-2006TV Series writer - 2 episodes
The Science of Sleep2006writer: "Big John Is My Name"
Big Momma's House 22006writer: "Back Again"
Glory Road2006writer: "I Can't Get Next to You" - as Norman J. Whitfield
Munich2005writer: "Papa Was a Rollin' Stone"
Karaoke Revolution Party2005Video Game as Norman J. Whitfield, "Ain't Too Proud To Beg"
Veronica Mars2005TV Series writer - 1 episode
Sunday Driver2005Documentary writer: "Just My Imagination Running Away with Me", "Ball of Confusion That's What the World Is Today" - as Norman J Whitfield
Romanzo criminale2005writer: "I heard it through the grapevine", "I heard it through the Grapevine"
Just Like Heaven2005writer: "Just My Imagination Running Away with Me" - as Norman J. Whitfield
The Simpsons1997-2005TV Series writer - 2 episodes
Elizabethtown2005writer: "I Can't Get Next to You" 1964 - as Norman J. Whitfield
Four Brothers2005as Norman J. Whitfield, "CLOUD NINE", "I WISH IT WOULD RAIN", "TAKE A LOOK AROUND", "PAPA WAS A ROLLING STONE", "SMILING FACES SOMETIMES"
Motown: The Early Years2005TV Movie documentary writer: "Needle in a Haystack", "Ain't Too Proud To Beg"
Guy X2005writer: "War"
Slovensko hladá SuperStar2005TV Series writer - 1 episode
Hitch2005/Iwriter: "I Can't Get Next to You" 1969 - as Norman J. Whitfield
Idool 20042004TV Series writer - 1 episode
Australian Idol2004TV Series writer - 1 episode
Shark Tale2004writer: "Car Wash Shark Tale Mix"
Eulogy2004writer: "Papa Was a Rolling Stone" - as Norman J. Whitfield
Canadian Idol2003-2004TV Series writer - 3 episodes
The Life and Death of Peter Sellers2004writer: "I Heard it Through the Grapevine"
Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle2004writer: "I Wanna Get Next to You" - as Norman Jesse Whitfield
New York Minute2004/Iwriter: "War" - as Norman J. Whitfield
New Zealand Idol2004TV Series writer - 1 episode
Agent Cody Banks 2: Destination London2004writer: "War"
Never Die Alone2004writer: "I Want to Get Next to You"
Along Came Polly2004writer: "LUV ME LUV ME"
Cheaper by the Dozen2003writer: "Back Again"
Get Up, Stand Up2003TV Series documentary writer - 1 episode
Gothika2003writer: "Papa Was a Rolling Stone"
Idols2003TV Series writer - 1 episode
Celebridade2003TV Series writer - 1 episode
The Fighting Temptations2003as Norman Jesse Whitfield, "Back Again"
In the Cut2003music: "Just My Imagination Running Away With Me"
Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star2003"Just My Imagination Running Away with Me"
Hinter Gittern - Der Frauenknast2003TV Series writer - 1 episode
The Bernie Mac Show2003TV Series writer - 1 episode
Idool 20032003TV Series writer - 1 episode
Cradle 2 the Grave2003writer: "Fireman" - as N. Whitfield
Tupac: Resurrection2003Documentary writer: "Holler If Ya' Hear Me"
Dark Blue2002writer: "Homicide"
City by the Sea2002writer: "Pride and Joy" - as Norman J. Whitfield
Sex and the City2002TV Series writer - 1 episode
Party at the Palace: The Queen's Concerts, Buckingham Palace2002TV Movie documentary writer: "I Heard It Through The Grapevine"
Undercover Brother2002writer: "Car Wash"
Standing in the Shadows of Motown2002Documentary as Norman J. Whitfield, "Ain't Too Proud To Beg", "I Heard It Through the Grapevine", "Cloud Nine", "Girl Why You Wanna Make Me Blue", "Ball Of Confusion That's What The World Is Today", "Pride And Joy"
Bad Company2002writer: "Anything For You Divine Mill Film Re-Mix" - as Norman J. Whitfield
Don't Say a Word2001writer: "Pride and Joy" - as Norman J. Whitfield
High Heels and Low Lifes2001writer: "War"
The Invisible Circus2001writer: "Cloud 9"
Top of the PopsTV Series 1 episode, 1977 writer - 3 episodes, 1977 - 2000
Remember the Titans2000writer: "I Heard It Through the Grapevine", "Superstar Remember How You Got Where You Are", "Ain't Too Proud To Beg"
Men of Honor2000writer: "I Wish It Would Rain"
Duets2000writer: "Just My Imagination Running Away With Me"
Ali-Frazier I: One Nation... Divisible2000TV Movie documentary writer: "War"
Boys and Girls2000writer: "Car Wash The Pop Rox Car Jack Remix"
Honest2000writer: "Take a Stroll thru Your Mind"
The '70s2000TV Movie writer: "Papa Was a Rolling Stone", "Smiling Faces Sometimes" - uncredited
Steal This Movie2000writer: "War" - as Norman J. Whitfield
Malcolm in the Middle2000TV Series writer - 1 episode
Dawson's Creek2000TV Series writer - 1 episode
Xena: Warrior Princess2000TV Series writer - 1 episode
Our Friend, Martin1999Video writer: "Friendship Train"
Bringing Out the Dead1999writer: "Too Many Fish in the Sea" - as Norman J. Whitfield
Pitch People1999Documentary writer: "Cloud Nine"
Family Law1999TV Series writer: "War"
Futurama1999TV Series writer - 1 episode
The Mod Squad1999writer: "Car Wash"
Everybody Loves Raymond1999TV Series writer - 1 episode
Boy Meets World1999TV Series writer - 1 episode
Rush Hour1998writer: "War"
Safe Men1998writer: "Car Wash"
How Stella Got Her Groove Back1998writer: - as N. Whitfield / writer: "Luv Me, Luv Me"
Soul Music Festival: Part IV1998TV Movie writer: "I Wanna Get Next To You", "Car Wash" - uncredited
Small Soldiers1998writer: "War"
Hope Floats1998writer: "I Can't Get Next to You"
Never Mind the Buzzcocks1998TV Series writer - 1 episode
Real Women1998TV Series writer: "I Heard It Through the Grapevine"
Red Corner1997writer: "I Heard It Through The Grapevine"
Money Talks1997writer: "Car Wash"
Chicago Hope1995-1997TV Series writer - 2 episodes
Private Parts1997writer: "Papa Was A Rollin' Stone"
Where 'D' Girls 'R'1996writer: "Ohh Boy"

Music Department

TitleYearStatusCharacter
The Last Dragon1985composer: additional score
Car Wash1976music producer

Composer

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Car Wash1976

Self

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Songwriters Hall of Fame2004TV MovieHimself - Inductee
Motown 40: The Music Is Forever1998TV Movie documentaryHimself
Ready, Steady, Go!1965TV SeriesHimself

Won Awards

YearAwardCeremonyNominationMovie
2001BMI TV Music AwardBMI Film & TV AwardsFamily Law (1999)
2000BMI TV Music AwardBMI Film & TV AwardsFamily Law (1999)
1977Best MusicCannes Film FestivalCar Wash (1976)
1977GrammyGrammy AwardsBest Album of Original Score Written for a Motion Picture or Television SpecialCar Wash (1976)

Nominated Awards

YearAwardCeremonyNominationMovie
1986Razzie AwardRazzie AwardsWorst Original SongThe Last Dragon (1985)
1977Golden GlobeGolden Globes, USABest Original Song - Motion PictureCar Wash (1976)

Known for movies

Soundtrack

American Hustle (2013)
as Soundtrack

Soundtrack

Tropic Thunder (2008)
as Soundtrack

Soundtrack

The Equalizer (2014)
as Soundtrack

Soundtrack

Hitch (2005)
as Soundtrack

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IMDB Wikipedia

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