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Dean Norris
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Norris at the 2024 Rose City Comic Con
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Dean Joseph Norris
April 8, 1963 South Bend, Indiana, U.S.
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| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1981–present |
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Bridget Norris
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| Children | 5 |
Dean Joseph Norris, born on April 8, 1963, is an American actor. He is widely recognized for his role as Hank Schrader in the popular TV series Breaking Bad, which aired from 2008 to 2013. He also played James "Big Jim" Rennie in Under the Dome and Clay "Uncle Daddy" Husser in Claws. Dean Norris has acted in many films and TV shows, often playing characters in law enforcement.
He has appeared in movies like Lethal Weapon 2 (1989), Total Recall (1990), and Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991). More recently, he was in Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark (2019) and Carry-On (2024).
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Early Life and Education
Dean Joseph Norris grew up in South Bend, Indiana. His family has Hungarian roots. He finished Clay High School in 1981 as the top student in his class. During high school, he was part of a comedy show called Beyond Our Control.
After high school, Dean Norris went to Harvard College, graduating in 1985. There, he studied Social Studies. He also earned a special diploma from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in 1987, which is a famous acting school.
Acting Career Highlights
Dean Norris has had a long and successful acting career. He starred in Tremors: The Series and appeared in many TV shows as a guest star. These include NYPD Blue, The X-Files, The West Wing, and Lost.
Playing Hank Schrader in Breaking Bad
One of his most famous roles was playing Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) agent Hank Schrader in the TV show Breaking Bad. He was on the show from its start in 2008 until its final season in 2013. Many people praised his acting in this role. In 2020, he even played Hank Schrader again in Better Call Saul, which is a show that takes place before Breaking Bad.
Other Major TV Roles
Norris also played James "Big Jim" Rennie in the CBS series Under the Dome. In this show, his character was the only town council member in an area suddenly cut off from the rest of the world. From 2017 to 2022, he played a character named Clay "Uncle Daddy" Husser in the TNT series Claws. He also had a main role in the CBS sitcom United States of Al.
Personal Life and Interests
Dean Norris lives in Temecula, California, with his wife, Bridget, and their five children. In 2018, he and his wife opened the Norris Performing Arts Center in Murrieta. This center helps young people learn about acting and performing.
Dean Norris is a big fan of his hometown sports team, the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. He also helped launch "Schraderbräu" in 2019. This is a real-life version of the home-brewed beer his character Hank Schrader made on Breaking Bad. In 2022, Dean and Bridget Norris bought a well-known restaurant in Old Town, Temecula, called The Swing Inn Cafe.
He is interested in politics and has attended political conventions in 2016 and 2024.
Notable Film and Television Appearances
Dean Norris has been in many films and TV shows throughout his career. Here are some of his most well-known appearances:
Selected Films
- Lethal Weapon 2 (1989)
- Total Recall (1990)
- Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991)
- The Firm (1993)
- Starship Troopers (1997)
- Little Miss Sunshine (2006)
- Evan Almighty (2007)
- The Book of Henry (2017)
- Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark (2019)
- Carry-On (2024)
Selected Television Series
- The X-Files (1995)
- ER (1998)
- 24 (2003)
- CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2004–2011)
- Breaking Bad (2008–2013)
- Lost (2009)
- Under the Dome (2013–2015)
- Sons of Liberty (2015)
- The Big Bang Theory (2016–2018)
- Claws (2017–2022)
- Better Call Saul (2020)
- United States of Al (2021–2022)
- Law & Order: Organized Crime (2024–present)
Awards and Recognition
Dean Norris has been recognized for his acting, especially for his role in Breaking Bad.
- In 2014, he and the cast of Breaking Bad won the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series. This award celebrates the great acting of all the cast members together.
- He was also nominated for a Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actor on Television for his work in Breaking Bad in 2011 and for Under the Dome in 2014.
See also
In Spanish: Dean Norris para niños
