Profession: Actor
Biography: Edward Norton is an American actor and filmmaker. He has received multiple accolades for his performances in a range of film genres, demonstrating a broad acting range and significant talent. His film credits include major roles in Primal Fear (1996), American History X (1998), Fight Club (1999), and Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) (2014).
Norton's breakthrough role came in the film Primal Fear, where he played a dual role as an altar boy charged with murder and his alter ego. His performance earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor. He received his second Academy Award nomination for his role in American History X, where he delivered a chilling portrayal of a reformed neo-Nazi.
Born: August 18, 1969
Birthplace: Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Age: 54 years old
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Leo
Historical Events
- 1999-09-10 "Fight Club" film based on the novel by Chuck Palahniuk, directed by David Fincher and starring Edward Norton and Brad Pitt premieres at the Venice Film Festival
- 2023-01-05 Pocahontas revealed as the 12th great-grandmother of actor Edward Norton on PBS's "Finding Your Roots"
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