With Tom Stoppard, Norman won the Oscar for Best Original Screenplay in the 71st Academy Awards of 1998, for his script of "Shakespeare in Love." The original idea was suggested to Norman in the late 1980s by his son Zachary. He also shared a Best Picture Oscar for the film as co-producer. British Bafta for their screenplay and a Silver Bear for an outstanding single writing achievement at the 49th Berlin International Film Festival. His latest original screenplay, "Vivaldi," will be produced by Fox Searchlight in 2020.