Norman Reedus facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Norman Reedus
Reedus in 2023
Born	Norman Mark Reedus (1969-01-06) January 6, 1969 (age 56) Hollywood, Florida, U.S.
Occupation	Actor model television host
Years active	1992–present
Partner(s)	Helena Christensen (1998–2003) Diane Kruger (2016–present)
Children	2

Norman Mark Reedus (born January 6, 1969) is a famous American actor. He also used to be a fashion model. Norman is best known for playing Daryl Dixon in the popular TV show The Walking Dead. This show is about surviving in a world with zombies.

He has also starred in his own spin-off series, The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon. Besides acting, Norman hosts the AMC show Ride with Norman Reedus. In this show, he rides motorcycles and explores different places. He has also been in music videos for artists like Lady Gaga and Radiohead.

Early Life and Beginnings

Norman Mark Reedus was born on January 6, 1969, in Hollywood, Florida. His mother was a teacher. When he was young, his parents divorced.

Norman went to Bethany College for a short time. He lived in Japan for a while before moving to California. In California, he worked at a Harley-Davidson motorcycle shop. He also created art, including paintings, photos, and sculptures. His first acting role was in a play called Maps for Drowners.

Acting Career Highlights

Norman Reedus in 2014

Norman Reedus started his film career in the 1990s. One of his first major movies was Mimic. He became well-known for playing Murphy MacManus in the 1999 film The Boondock Saints. He also appeared in its sequel, The Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day.

He had supporting roles in other movies like Blade II and American Gangster. Norman also guest-starred in TV shows such as Law & Order and Hawaii Five-0.

The Walking Dead Series

In 2010, Norman Reedus joined the TV show The Walking Dead. He played the character Daryl Dixon. This show is a horror drama about people trying to survive after a zombie outbreak. Daryl Dixon was not in the original comic books. The show's creators made the character just for Norman after he auditioned for another role.

Daryl quickly became one of the most popular characters on the show. The comic book creator, Robert Kirkman, said Norman's acting helped shape Daryl's character. The Walking Dead became one of the most-watched cable TV shows ever. Norman was even nominated for an award for his performance.

After The Walking Dead ended in 2022, Norman continued playing Daryl. He now stars in his own spin-off series, The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon. This new show started in September 2023.

Future Projects

In March 2024, it was announced that Norman Reedus will return for The Boondock Saints 3. He will play Murphy MacManus again. He will also help produce the movie.

Other Creative Work

Norman Reedus has done many different creative things.

Modeling and Music Videos

Before becoming a famous actor, Norman was a fashion model. He worked for big brands like Prada and Levi's. He also appeared in many music videos. Some of these include "Violently Happy" by Björk and "Fake Plastic Trees" by Radiohead. Later, he was in Lady Gaga's music video for "Judas".

Art and Photography

Norman is also an artist. He paints, sculpts, and takes photos. His artwork has been shown in galleries in different cities around the world. In 2013, he released a book of his photography called The Sun's Coming Up... Like a Big Bald Head. He also put together a book of fan art called Thanks for All the Niceness.

Video Games

Norman Reedus has lent his voice and movements to video games. He played Daryl Dixon in The Walking Dead: Survival Instinct. He also starred as Sam Porter Bridges in the video game Death Stranding. He will play Sam again in the sequel, Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, which is expected in 2025.

Author

In 2022, Norman Reedus published his first novel. It is called The Ravaged.

Personal Life

Norman Reedus has two children. He was in a relationship with model Helena Christensen from 1998 to 2003. They have a son together, born in 1999. They remain good friends and share parenting duties.

In 2015, Norman met actress Diane Kruger while filming the movie Sky. They became a couple in 2016. In 2018, they welcomed their daughter, Nova. Norman has lived in New York City since 1997.

Awards and Recognition

Norman Reedus has received several awards and nominations for his work.

See also

In Spanish: Norman Reedus para niños