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
Years active	1992–present
Partner(s)	Helena Christensen (1998–2003) Diane Kruger (2016–present)
Children	2

Norman Mark Reedus (born January 6, 1969) is an American actor. He started his career as a model. He became well-known for playing Murphy MacManus in the movie Boondock Saints, TheThe Boondock Saints (1999). He played this role again in The Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day (2009).

Norman Reedus also had supporting roles in bigger movies like Blade II (2002) and American Gangster (2007). He mostly worked on independent films until he was cast as Daryl Dixon in the AMC horror drama series The Walking Dead (2010–2022). Daryl Dixon became one of the most popular characters in the series. Reedus now stars as Daryl Dixon in the spin-off series The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon (2023–present).

Besides acting, Reedus hosts the AMC travel show Ride with Norman Reedus (2016–present). He also played the main character, Sam Porter Bridges, in the video games Death Stranding (2019) and Death Stranding 2: On the Beach (2025).

Norman Reedus's Early Life and Family

Norman Mark Reedus was born on January 6, 1969, in Hollywood, Florida. His mother, Marianne, was a teacher and former model. His father was Ira Norman Reedus. Norman's family has roots from Italy, France, England, Scotland, and Ireland. His parents divorced when he was young. He has one sister named Leslie.

As a teenager, Reedus lived in Japan with his mother. He later attended Bethany College in Lindsborg, Kansas, for a short time.

Norman Reedus's Career Journey

Before acting, Norman Reedus worked at a Harley-Davidson shop in Venice, Los Angeles, California. He also created art, including paintings, photographs, sculptures, and video art. His first acting role was in a play called Maps for Drowners.

Norman Reedus in Movies and TV Shows

Norman Reedus in 2014

Norman Reedus made his first big movie appearance in Mimic. He also played Mac in Giovanni Rodriguez's Red Canyon. In 1999, he starred as Murphy MacManus in The Boondock Saints. In 2005, he was in "Cigarette Burns", a horror episode of Masters of Horror, where he searched for a special film. He played MacManus again in the 2009 sequel The Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day. He was also Scud in Blade II. He appeared as a guest star in Charmed as Nate. Reedus starred in Hello Herman, which came out in 2013.

In March 2024, it was announced that The Boondock Saints would be remade. Reedus and his co-star Sean Patrick Flanery are returning to their roles and helping to produce the new film.

Norman Reedus and The Walking Dead

In 2010, Norman Reedus began playing Daryl Dixon in the AMC TV series The Walking Dead. This show is a horror drama about people trying to survive in a world filled with zombies. The character of Daryl Dixon was not in the original comic books. He was created just for Reedus after his audition for another role.

The comic book creator, Robert Kirkman, said he was very happy that Reedus joined the show. He felt that Reedus truly brought Daryl Dixon to life. Reedus's acting in the first season helped the writers develop Daryl's character even more in the second season. The Walking Dead became one of the most popular cable TV shows ever. Reedus was nominated for an award for his performance and received praise for his role.

After The Walking Dead finished its 11th season, Reedus continued playing Daryl in a new spin-off series called The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon. This show started in September 2023.

Norman Reedus: Modeling, Music Videos, and Art

Norman Reedus has worked as a model for famous brands like Prada, Yohji Yamamoto, and Levi's. In 2015, he supported a campaign to stop animal testing for cosmetics.

In the 1990s, while modeling, Reedus appeared in several music videos. These included "Wicked as It Seems" by Keith Richards, "Violently Happy" by Björk, and "Strange Currencies" by R.E.M.. After becoming a famous actor, he also appeared in videos like "Judas" by Lady Gaga and "No Cities to Love" by Sleater-Kinney.

Reedus is also a talented painter, sculptor, and photographer. His artwork has been shown in galleries in New York City, Barcelona, Berlin, and Frankfurt. In 2013, he released a photography book called The Sun's Coming Up... Like a Big Bald Head. In 2014, he announced a fan-art collection called Thanks for All the Niceness.

Norman Reedus in Video Games

Norman Reedus was supposed to star in a horror game called Silent Hills, but the game was canceled. However, he later worked with game creator Hideo Kojima again. Reedus starred as Sam Porter Bridges in the video game Death Stranding, which came out in 2019. In this game, Sam is a courier who tries to reconnect a post-apocalyptic United States. Reedus returned to play Sam Porter Bridges in the sequel, Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, which was released in 2025.

He also voiced Daryl Dixon in The Walking Dead: Survival Instinct, a video game based on the TV series, released in 2013.

Norman Reedus as an Author

In 2022, Norman Reedus released his first novel, called The Ravaged.

Norman Reedus's Personal Life

Norman Reedus was in a relationship with model Helena Christensen from 1998 to 2003. They have a son together, born in 1999. They remain friends and share parenting responsibilities.

Reedus is also a part-owner of the restaurant chain Nic and Normans.

In February 2005, Reedus was in a car accident in Germany and had a head injury. His nose and left eye socket needed surgery.

In 2015, while filming the movie Sky, Reedus met German actress Diane Kruger. They became a couple in 2016. In November 2018, Kruger gave birth to their daughter, Nova. This is Reedus's second child and Kruger's first.

Norman Reedus has lived in New York City since 1997.

Norman Reedus's Filmography

Norman Reedus has appeared in many films and television shows. Here are some of his notable roles:

Films

Television Shows

Video Games

Music Videos

Norman Reedus's Awards and Nominations

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

See also

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