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Dean Norris

Actor

Dean Norris

  • Born: dn, 25 April 1963, South Bend, Indiana, USA
  • Estimated net worth: $8 million

Dean Norris is an American actor known for his roles in television and film. He is best recognized for portraying Hank Schrader in the acclaimed series 'Breaking Bad' and its spin-off 'Better Call Saul'. With a career spanning over three decades, Norris is…

About Dean Norris

Dean Norris is an American actor known for his roles in television and film. He is best recognized for portraying Hank Schrader in the acclaimed series 'Breaking Bad' and its spin-off 'Better Call Saul'. With a career spanning over three decades, Norris is celebrated for his versatility and commanding presence, often playing tough characters with a distinct voice.

Born
dn, 25 April 1963, South Bend, Indiana, USA
Height
5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Spouses
Bridget Norris (2009-present)
Children
4 children, names not publicly known
Parents
Hank Norris, Rose Norris
Estimated net worth
$8 million

Fun facts about Dean Norris

  • Dean Norris originally studied to be a musician before pursuing acting.
  • He has appeared in over 40 films and numerous television shows throughout his career.

Famous Dean Norris quotes

“I am not in danger, Skyler. I am the danger.”
Breaking Bad, 2008
“You want to know what I think? I think you’re a coward.”
Breaking Bad, 2008
“I can’t change the world, but I can change the way I deal with it.”
The Big Bang Theory, 2010

Dean Norris filmography

Cast (169)

YearTitleCharacterRating
2026Confession MovieUnknown character
2026TERM MovieSenator Randall Murphy
2026Stuart Fails to Save the Universe TVCaptain Richard Williams8.4
2025Border Hunters MovieAbraham6.2
2025WrestleMania 41: Sunday MovieSelf6.3
2025The Parenting MovieCliff6.1
2024The Six Triple Eight MovieGeneral Halt7.6
2024Carry-On MoviePhil Sarkowski6.9
2024In the Kitchen with Harry Hamlin TVSelf5.0
2024Unfrosted MovieKhruschev5.4
Show 159 more credits
YearTitleCharacterRating
2023Liam and Michael TVMichael's Father7.0
2023Fool's Paradise MovieStudio Head4.6
2021Ghosts TVFrank8.1
2021Law & Order: Organized Crime TVRandall Stabler7.9
2021United States of Al TVArt6.6
2019Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark MovieRoy Nicholls6.5
2019The Hustle MovieHoward Bacon6.2
2019The Act TVRuss7.6
2018Beirut MovieDonald Gaines6.3
2018Death Wish MovieDetective Rains6.2
2017Get Shorty TVBob Grace7.1
2017The Book of Henry MovieGlenn Sickleman7.5
2017Claws TVClay "Uncle Daddy" Husser6.8
2017Girlboss TVJay6.5
2017Fist Fight MoviePrincipal Richard Tyler6.0
2015Superstore TVHoward Fox7.5
2015Remember MovieJohn Kurlander7.3
2015Secret in Their Eyes MovieBumpy6.4
2015Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt TVLe Loup7.1
2015Better Call Saul TVHank Schrader8.7
2015Sons of Liberty TVBen Franklin6.8
2014Men, Women & Children MovieKent Mooney6.5
2014Small Time MovieAsh Martini5.4
2013No Half Measures: Creating the Final Season of Breaking Bad MovieSelf8.5
2013The Counselor MovieBuyer5.3
2013Talking Bad TVSelf6.5
2013The Frozen Ground MovieSgt. Lyle Haugsven6.3
2013Under the Dome TVJames "Big Jim" Rennie7.1
2012Scandal TVFenton Glackland7.2
2012Get the Gringo MovieBill6.6
2012Key & Peele TVMexican Drug Cartel Leader7.7
2011Whitney TVWayne5.2
2011Remember I'll Always Love You MovieTerry
2011Prom MovieFrank Prescott6.1
2011Body of Proof TVSpecial Agent Brendan Johnson7.1
2011Eagleheart TVDeke6.8
2011Fairly Legal TVCoach Gardner6.6
2010How Do You Know MovieSoftball Coach5.3
2010Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! Chrimbus Special MovieDel Tong8.1
2010Law & Order: LA TVBob Kentner6.8
2010The Defenders TVDonnie Barrett7.2
2010The Glades TVMichael Nelson7.0
2010The Good Guys TVPike7.3
2009Dark Blue TVCahill6.9
2009Castle TVJohn Davis8.0
2009Breaking Bad: Original Minisodes TVHank Schrader
2009Lie to Me TVDawkins7.9
2008Linewatch MovieWarren Kane5.4
2008The Mentalist TVSgt. Don Henderson8.4
2008True Blood TVLeon7.6
2008Breaking Bad TVHank Schrader9.0
2008Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles TVNelson7.5
2007The Heartbreak Kid MovieJodi's Father5.8
2007The Big Bang Theory TVRichard Williams7.9
2007Saving Grace TVRoss Ford7.4
2007Evan Almighty MovieOfficer Collins5.6
2006Justice TVUnknown character7.0
2006Little Miss Sunshine MovieState Trooper McCleary7.7
2006Windfall TVDamien's Father5.2
2006The Unit TVSupervisor Marsh7.4
2005Over There TVMr. Parker6.8
2005Mrs. Harris MovieSporting Goods Clerk5.8
2005American Gun MovieTerrence5.7
2005Bones TVDon Timmons8.2
2005Grey's Anatomy TVVince8.2
2005American Dad! TVHead of Security (voice)7.0
2005Medium TVDetective Rickey7.5
2005Medium TVPaul Scanlon7.5
2004Boston Legal TVByron Kaneb7.9
2004Lost TVHoward Gray8.0
2004LAX TVDanny7.0
2004Medical Investigation TVDavid Weiner6.6
2003Cold Case TVWayne Nelson (1994 & 2006)7.7
2003The Lyon's Den TVUnknown character8.8
2003NCIS TVVestman7.6
2003Las Vegas TVRay Brennan7.0
2003Nip/Tuck TVMark Noble7.2
2003Tremors TVW.D. Twitchell6.2
2002American Dreams TVFrank Moran5.2
2002Without a Trace TVTim Orley7.2
200124 TVGeneral Bowden7.8
2001The One MovieSgt. Siegel6.1
2001Crossing Jordan TVLiam Moore7.2
2001Six Feet Under TVDetective Shea8.1
2000Sonic Impact MovieAgent McGee5.6
2000Boston Public TVMatthew Gordon7.6
2000Curb Your Enthusiasm TVJudge Whittaker8.1
2000The District TVCharles N. Burke6.9
2000CSI: Crime Scene Investigation TVPhil Baker7.6
2000CSI: Crime Scene Investigation TVBob Durham7.6
2000The Cell MovieCole6.3
20003 Strikes MovieOfficer Roberts5.6
1999My Little Assassin MovieUnknown character5.7
1999The West Wing TVSteve Hodder8.3
1999Lansky MovieNaval Captain5.5
1998Charmed TVDr. Stone8.2
1998V.I.P. TVJackson Lasarr5.3
1998Mr. Murder MovieVictor 'Vic' Delorio4.9
1998Without Limits MovieBill Dellinger6.7
1998The Negotiator MovieScott7.1
1998On the Line MovieManny Denikolas3.2
1997Starship Troopers MovieCommanding Officer7.1
1997Gattaca MovieCop on the Beat7.6
1997Riot MovieKalena5.4
1997The Practice TVDetective7.6
1996Millennium TVAgent Boxer7.7
1996After Jimmy MovieRay Johnson3.0
1996The Pretender TVTommy Larson7.4
1996The Pretender TVSheriff Whalen7.4
1996Nash Bridges TVFrank Maddigan6.6
1996Death Benefit MovieRod Montgomery4.0
1996Forgotten Sins MovieDetective Carl Messenger5.5
1996Seduced by Madness TVDetective Pike4.8
1996Innocent Victims MovieFrank Sarezin7.0
1995It Came from Outer Space II MovieDave Grant3.9
1995Money Train MovieGuard with Dooley5.9
1995In the Line of Duty: Hunt for Justice MovieLevasseur4.8
1995Number One Fan MovieGraham Chandler3.3
1995Murder One TVRusty Arnold7.7
1995Safe MovieMover7.0
1995Texas Justice MovieUnknown character5.5
1994Lakota Woman: Siege at Wounded Knee MovieRed Arrow6.7
1994ER TVClark7.8
1994The Last Seduction MovieShep6.7
1994Playmaker MovieDetective Marconi5.9
1993Full Eclipse MovieFleming5.1
1993Jailbait MovieHershiser3.2
1993The X-Files TVMarshal Tapia8.4
1993Fallen Angels TVAllen6.6
1993The Firm MovieThe Squat Man6.7
1993Walker, Texas Ranger TVDeke Powell7.0
1993Barbarians at the Gate Movie1st Scientist6.9
1993It's Nothing Personal MovieMichael Dawson7.0
1992From the Files of Joseph Wambaugh: A Jury of One MovieDet. Russell Dahl4.0
1992Secrets MovieHenderson5.0
1992The Lawnmower Man MovieDirector5.6
1992Till Death Us Do Part MovieMatt Hobert7.0
1991Locked Up: A Mother’s Rage MovieMike6.6
1991Terminator 2: Judgment Day MovieSWAT Team Leader8.2
1991Murderous Vision MovieLieutenant Martin9.0
1990When You Remember Me MovieBill6.1
1990Desperate Hours MovieMaddox5.4
1990Gremlins 2: The New Batch MovieSWAT Team Leader6.5
1990Total Recall MovieTony7.3
1990Hard to Kill MovieDet. Sgt. Goodhart6.0
1990Montana MovieForeman6.0
1989Lethal Weapon 2 MovieTim Cavanaugh7.1
1989Disorganized Crime MovieDeputy Joe5.4
1989Police Academy 6: City Under Siege MovieCop (uncredited)5.1
1988Police Story TVRalph Thomas
1988Question of Faith MovieRichard9.0
1987Beauty and the Beast TVBiggs7.4
1987Married... with Children TVRodent7.7
1985The Equalizer TVMartin7.2
TBAThe Attentionist TVUnknown character
TBADubbels MovieUnknown character
TBAMinute Mark MovieUnknown character
TBACoyote MovieChief Dennison
TBAElastic Hearts MovieUnknown character

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Questions about Dean Norris

What are Dean Norris's most famous roles?

Dean Norris is best known for his role as Hank Schrader in 'Breaking Bad' and its prequel 'Better Call Saul'. He has also appeared in films like 'Little Red Wagon' and 'The Lincoln Lawyer'.

Has Dean Norris won any awards?

Dean Norris has received several nominations for his performances, including a Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series for 'Breaking Bad'.

What was Dean Norris's first film?

Dean Norris made his film debut in the 1985 film 'Terminator', where he had a minor role. His early career included various television appearances before gaining fame.

What is Dean Norris's estimated net worth?

Dean Norris's estimated net worth is approximately $8 million, reflecting his successful career in television and film.

How many children does Dean Norris have?

Dean Norris has four children. However, their names are not publicly known, as he prefers to keep his family life private.

What notable TV shows has Dean Norris appeared in?

In addition to 'Breaking Bad', Dean Norris has appeared in shows such as 'The Big Bang Theory', 'Under the Dome', and 'The Shield', showcasing his range as an actor.

What is Dean Norris's background?

Dean Norris was born in South Bend, Indiana, and raised in a family of actors. He studied at the University of California, Los Angeles, where he honed his acting skills.

What is Dean Norris known for in his acting style?

Dean Norris is recognized for his strong, commanding presence and ability to portray complex characters. His distinctive voice and emotional depth contribute to his memorable performances.