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Dean Norris Birthday Highlights

Birth Name
Dean Joseph Norris
Place Of Birth
South Bend, USA
Age
60 years old
Birth Date
April 7 1963

Dean Norris Facts

Child Star?
no
Occupation
Actor
Education & Qualifications
Royal Academy of Dramatic Art
Net Worth
$8,000,000
Current Partner
Bridget Norris
Parents
Rosemarie Norris, Jack B. Norris
Siblings
Nancy Norris, Jackie Norris, Beth Norris, Connie Norris, Nikie Norris, Ron Norris

About Dean Norris

Dean Joseph Norris, most commonly known as Dean Norris, is a popular actor born on April 8, 1963, in South Bend, Indiana.

Dean Norris began his career in 1968 on the student-only produced comedy show 'Beyond Our Control'. It wasn't until 1985 that Dean made his return to Hollywood as he appeared in the 1985 TV movie 'Blind Alleys'.

Following his success, Dean never looked back as he kept appearing in various small-time roles in many popular TV shows, such as '24', 'NCIS', 'American Dreams', and 'The West Wing'. He is known for playing the role of DEA agent Hank Schrader on the television series 'Breaking Bad' which ran from 2008–2013. Dean Norris has completed his education at Harvard College and the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art.

Dean Norris Net Worth, Earnings & Spending Habits

What is Dean Norris's net worth?

The American veteran actor Dean Norris has a net worth of around $5 million as of 2022.

How much does Dean Norris earn per year?

The earnings per year of Dean Norris are not known.

Height, Age & Physical Attributes

How tall is Dean Norris?

Dean Norris has a height of 5 ft 7 in (170 cm).

How old is Dean Norris?

As of 2022, Dean Norris is about 59 years old. The actor was born in South Bend, Indiana on April 8, 1963.

Childhood And Education

Dean Norris was born on April 4, 1963, to parents Jack B. Norris and Rosemarie Norris. Dean's mother was born to a Hungarian immigrant family in South Bend, and his father has a mixture of English and Scottish origins. Norris grew up with his five sisters named Nikie, Connie, Beth, Jackie, and Nancy, and one brother, Ron. Norris graduated as class valedictorian from Clay High School in 1981.

Dean Norris during his high school was a part of 'Beyond Our Control', a comedy show produced by students, which aired on WNDU-TV.

Dean Norris graduated from Harvard College in 1985 where he was a part of the Hasty Pudding Theatricals. Norris earned a diploma in acting in 1987 from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art.

Family, Romance And Relationships

Who is Dean Norris’s partner?

Dead Norris is married to Bridget Norris and has five children who are between the ages of five and 22. He lives with his family in Temecula, California. The couple inaugurated the Norris Performing Arts Center in Murrieta in 2018.

Career And Professional Highlights

Best Known For…

Dean Norris started his career by working in small roles in television series such as 'The West Wing', and 'The X-Files'.

Dean rose to prominence with his character DEA Agent Hank Schrader in the popular show 'Breaking Bad'. He was a part of the show from its beginning in 2008 to its final season in 2013. Norris garnered huge praise for his acting in the show and even received critical acclaim in the form of an award he bagged for the show.

Dean Norris has also appeared in 'Under The Dome' a CBS series (2013-2015). He played the role of James Rennie in the show.

Norris played the role of Uncle Daddy on the show 'Claws' from 2017-2022, featuring 30 episodes from the start to the end. In the show, actress Dale Dickey played the role of his wife named Juanda Husser.

Norris came back as Agent Hank Schrader on the fifth season of the 'Breaking Bad' spinoff series 'Better Call Saul', starring Bob Odenkirk.

Norris' latest project saw him take up a lead role in 'United States Of Al' and has appeared in 29 episodes of the show from 2021-2022.

Dean Norris has also been best known for his appearance in movies like 'Lethal Weapon 2' (1989), 'Terminator 2: Judgment Day' released in 1991, 'Starship Troopers' (1997), and 'Total Recall' (1990) in his early life as a Hollywood actor.

Charity Work

Not much is known about the charity works of Dean Joseph Norris, however, as of 2022, he has taken to the internet and offers personalized messages on Cameo, and whatever his earnings from the website are, he donates to charities and foundations for children.

What awards has Dean Norris won?

The American actor was nominated for Saturn Award for the Best Supporting Actor on Television in 2011 and 2014 for his role in 'Breaking Bad' and 'Under The Dome'.

Dean has also been nominated and won the Screen Actors Guild Awards for the Best Ensemble in a Drama series in 2012 and 2013 for 'Breaking Bad'.

He has been nominated thrice for the Gold Derby Awards in the categories of Drama Supporting Actor for 'Breaking Bad' in 2010 and 2014, and in Drama Guest Actor for 'Better Call Saul' in 2015.

Dean Norris's work as Hank Schrader and 'Big Jim' James Rennie in the shows 'Breaking Bad' and 'Under The Dome' respectively, got him two more nominations in 2011, and 2014 at the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA.

Other Interesting Dean Norris's Facts And Trivia

In April 2021, Dean Joseph Norris gained even more popularity as a two-panel meme template with his face got populr on the internet. Since discovering the meme, Norris has humored it and seems to take the meme in good stride.

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