Norm Augustinus
Encyclopedia
Norman Theodore Augustinus is a Jewish American
satire writer, comedian, actor, poet, comic illustrator/artist and audiocaster.
in Detroit, Michigan
. Known widely for his eccentric offbeat brand of humor, Augustinus studied Journalism and Television at Ferris State University
in Big Rapids, Michigan where he was an editor of the university newspaper the (Ferris Torch) and writer/producer of the then popular radio show, The Adventures of E-Man. While a freshman at Ferris State University Augustinus published LEONARD. During his senior year at Ferris State University Augustinus placed in an invention contest and won a cash award for a mailbox transmitter device. A certificate and cash prize was presented to Augustinus during the dedication and open house of the Manufacturing Resource and Productivity Center.
An inventor, his gadgets have been featured in publications and television shows (USA Today, Detroit Free Press Detroit Free Press Detroit News Cadillac Evening News Detroit Free Press Weekly World News Detroit Free Press Magazine Royal Oak Tribune The Pioneer The Oakland Press and countless others) across the United States. He has been a copywriter, run for political office hunted for treasure, appeared in over two dozen television commercials and worked toward a private pilot license. In 1991 Augustinus developed the story-line and dialogue for place mats used in over 300 McDonald's restaurants throughout Michigan, The Adventures of Tizzie Bean. Additionally in '91 Augustinus landed a bit part (under five lines) in the movie Hoffa starring Jack Nicholson (Shot in Cobo Hall Arena, Detroit). Augustinus is listed in the 2003 & 2004 Edition of Marquis Who's Who in America and was nominated for the Ferris State University Distinguished Alumni Award two consecutive years in a row. In 1999 he was accepted into the prestigious Powerhouse Theatre Program at Vassar College
in Poughkeepsie, New York. He has written for newspapers and online publications such as McSweeney's Internet Tendency and he is a member of the Society of Professional Journalists
and The American Federation of Television and Radio Artists. In August 2004 Augustinus was chosen by the New York City Host Committee as an "All-America" volunteer, one of only a few hundred out-of-state individuals hand selected from across the country who traveled to New York City to support the 2004 Republican National Convention.
Since the 90's publications have referred to Augustinus as a cult icon due largely to his ever growing following. His grandfather is from Amsterdam.
(wave) files. In 1995 Augustinus began using Real Audio due largely to the dramatic increase in speed, eventually shifting his focus to the mp3
format and Podcasting
in late 2004. During 2006 comical bits produced by Augustinus were broadcast weekly on Sirius Satellite Radio
.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
satire writer, comedian, actor, poet, comic illustrator/artist and audiocaster.
Biography
Augustinus was born in the Hutzel Women's HospitalHutzel Women's Hospital
Hutzel Women's Hospital is one of the eight institutions that compose the Detroit Medical Center. The hospital itself is connected to Harper University Hospital, on the midtown Detroit campus of the Medical Center. It is the only hospital in southeast Michigan dedicated to women’s care.- History...
in Detroit, Michigan
Detroit, Michigan
Detroit is the major city among the primary cultural, financial, and transportation centers in the Metro Detroit area, a region of 5.2 million people. As the seat of Wayne County, the city of Detroit is the largest city in the U.S. state of Michigan and serves as a major port on the Detroit River...
. Known widely for his eccentric offbeat brand of humor, Augustinus studied Journalism and Television at Ferris State University
Ferris State University
Ferris State University is a public university with its main campus in Big Rapids, Michigan, USA. Founded in 1884 as the Big Rapids Industrial School by Woodbridge Nathan Ferris, an educator from New England who later served as governor of the State of Michigan and finally in the US Senate where...
in Big Rapids, Michigan where he was an editor of the university newspaper the (Ferris Torch) and writer/producer of the then popular radio show, The Adventures of E-Man. While a freshman at Ferris State University Augustinus published LEONARD. During his senior year at Ferris State University Augustinus placed in an invention contest and won a cash award for a mailbox transmitter device. A certificate and cash prize was presented to Augustinus during the dedication and open house of the Manufacturing Resource and Productivity Center.
An inventor, his gadgets have been featured in publications and television shows (USA Today, Detroit Free Press Detroit Free Press Detroit News Cadillac Evening News Detroit Free Press Weekly World News Detroit Free Press Magazine Royal Oak Tribune The Pioneer The Oakland Press and countless others) across the United States. He has been a copywriter, run for political office hunted for treasure, appeared in over two dozen television commercials and worked toward a private pilot license. In 1991 Augustinus developed the story-line and dialogue for place mats used in over 300 McDonald's restaurants throughout Michigan, The Adventures of Tizzie Bean. Additionally in '91 Augustinus landed a bit part (under five lines) in the movie Hoffa starring Jack Nicholson (Shot in Cobo Hall Arena, Detroit). Augustinus is listed in the 2003 & 2004 Edition of Marquis Who's Who in America and was nominated for the Ferris State University Distinguished Alumni Award two consecutive years in a row. In 1999 he was accepted into the prestigious Powerhouse Theatre Program at Vassar College
Vassar College
Vassar College is a private, coeducational liberal arts college in the town of Poughkeepsie, New York, in the United States. The Vassar campus comprises over and more than 100 buildings, including four National Historic Landmarks, ranging in style from Collegiate Gothic to International,...
in Poughkeepsie, New York. He has written for newspapers and online publications such as McSweeney's Internet Tendency and he is a member of the Society of Professional Journalists
Society of Professional Journalists
The Society of Professional Journalists , formerly known as Sigma Delta Chi, is one of the oldest organizations representing journalists in the United States. It was established in April 1909 at DePauw University, and its charter was designed by William Meharry Glenn. The ten founding members of...
and The American Federation of Television and Radio Artists. In August 2004 Augustinus was chosen by the New York City Host Committee as an "All-America" volunteer, one of only a few hundred out-of-state individuals hand selected from across the country who traveled to New York City to support the 2004 Republican National Convention.
Since the 90's publications have referred to Augustinus as a cult icon due largely to his ever growing following. His grandfather is from Amsterdam.
Internet
Augustinus is one of the earliest ongoing internet audiocasters. In 1992 he broadcast his offbeat stories and poems (via the internet) using large uncompressed wavWAV
Waveform Audio File Format , is a Microsoft and IBM audio file format standard for storing an audio bitstream on PCs...
(wave) files. In 1995 Augustinus began using Real Audio due largely to the dramatic increase in speed, eventually shifting his focus to the mp3
MP3
MPEG-1 or MPEG-2 Audio Layer III, more commonly referred to as MP3, is a patented digital audio encoding format using a form of lossy data compression...
format and Podcasting
Podcasting
A podcast is a series of digital media files that are released episodically and often downloaded through web syndication...
in late 2004. During 2006 comical bits produced by Augustinus were broadcast weekly on Sirius Satellite Radio
Sirius Satellite Radio
Sirius Satellite Radio is a satellite radio service operating in North America, owned by Sirius XM Radio.Headquartered in New York City, with smaller studios in Los Angeles and Memphis, Sirius was officially launched on July 1, 2002 and currently provides 69 streams of music and 65 streams of...
.