Edward Norton

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

7.5756

Gender

Male

Birthday

18-Aug-1969

Age

(57 years old)

Place of Birth

Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Also Known As
  • Edward Harrison
  • Ed Norton
  • Edward Harrison Norton

Edward Norton

Biography

Edward Harrison Norton (born August 18, 1969) is an American actor and filmmaker. After graduating from Yale College in 1991 with a degree in history, he worked for a few months in Japan before moving to New York City to pursue an acting career. He gained recognition and critical acclaim for his debut in Primal Fear (1996), which earned him a Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actor and an Academy Award nomination in the same category. His role as a redeemed neo-Nazi in American History X (1998) earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor. He also starred in the film Fight Club (1999), which garnered a cult following. Norton established the production company Class 5 Films in 2003, and was director or producer of the films Keeping the Faith (2000), Down in the Valley (2005), and The Painted Veil (2006). He continued to receive praise for his acting roles in films such as The Score (2001), 25th Hour (2002), The Italian Job (2003), The Illusionist (2006), Moonrise Kingdom (2012), and The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014). His biggest commercial successes have been Red Dragon (2002), Kingdom of Heaven (2005), The Incredible Hulk (2008), and The Bourne Legacy (2012). For his roles as a haughty actor in Birdman (2014) and Pete Seeger in A Complete Unknown (2024), Norton earned further Academy Award nominations for Best Supporting Actor. He has also directed and acted in the crime film Motherless Brooklyn (2019) and starred in Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery (2022). Norton is an environmental activist and social entrepreneur. He is a trustee of Enterprise Community Partners, a non-profit organization that advocates for affordable housing, and serves as president of the American branch of the Maasai Wilderness Conservation Trust. He is also the UN Goodwill Ambassador for Biodiversity.


Credits

Baltimore Orioles Legends - Cal Ripken Jr. The Iron Man's Legendary Career Baltimore Orioles Legends - Cal Ripken Jr. The Iron Man's Legendary Career (2001) Character: N/A
Baltimore Orioles Legends: Cal Ripken Jr. Collector's Edition captures one of the most electrifying moments in modern television: Ripken's breaking of one of sport's most unbreakable records, Lou Gehrig's streak of 2130 consecutive games played. The irony is that the record itself is not that exciting--just carrying your lunch pail to work every day--and barring some bizarre weather event or freak injury, everyone knew it was going to happen at Camden Yards on September 6, 1996, and the game unfolded pretty normally, other than guests such as Earl Weaver arriving in the broadcast booth to ramble about Ripken. But as soon as the game became official and Ripken grew tired of basking in the applause, he took an impromptu victory lap around the stadium slapping hands with the fans, and the ESPN broadcast crew had the rare insight to stay silent and let the moment speak for itself.
Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea (1997) Character: Bill
For many years, Eli has lived alone, estranged from his daughter and nourished only by his rich memories. Confronting his mortality, this 75 year-old World War II veteran, invites Bill, an introverted history major, to his apartment to propose that Bill write his biography...with mixed results.
The 53rd Calypso The 53rd Calypso (1996) Character: Jon Sodon
Short film featuring Emily Helstrom, Mark Shannahan, Molly Castelloe, Edward Norton, etc.
Paper Birds Paper Birds (2021) Character: Robert
Paper birds is the story of Toto, a short sighted child with an exceptional talent for music. With the guidance from his grandparents Robert and Elsa, Toto must find his way through the world of darkness to bring back his sister, taken away by the shadows. He’ll use the depth of music to open portals to the invisible world. He’ll confront the shadows, and they’ll reveal their purpose.
Only in America Only in America (1994) Character: Duane / Kevin / Bruno / Eric / Museum Guard
A video designed to help people learn American English at a beginner level.
Death to Smoochy: Bloopers & Outtakes Death to Smoochy: Bloopers & Outtakes (2002) Character: Self
Bloopers and Outakes featured on the Death to Smoochy DVD.
The Apple Pushers The Apple Pushers (2012) Character: Self - Narrator (voice)
The Apple Pushers, narrated by Edward Norton, follows the inspiring stories of five immigrant pushcart vendors who are rolling fresh fruits and vegetables into New York City's food deserts.
Out of the Past Out of the Past (1998) Character: Henry Gerber (voice)
In 1995, Kelli Peterson started a gay and straight club at her Salt Lake City high school. The story of her ensuing battle with school authorities in interspersed with looks back at the diary of Michael Wigglesworth, a 17th-century Puritan cleric, at the 30-year love affair of Sarah Orne Jewett and Annie Adams Fields, at Henry Gerber's attempt after World War I to establish a gay-rights organization, at Bayard Rustin's role in the civil rights movement, and at Barbara Gittings' taking on of the American Psychiatric Association's position that homosexuality is illness. One person comments, "To create a place for ourselves in the present, we have to find ourselves in the past."
Starz Inside: Comic Books Unbound Starz Inside: Comic Books Unbound (2008) Character: Self - Bruce Banner / Hulk, The Incredible Hulk (2008)
From superheroes to superstars, Hollywood has always turned to comic books for imagination and inspiration. In this Starz Inside documentary, discover the history of comics from page to screen through the evolution and revolutions that have changed entertainment forever. It's a hero's journey of hits, misses and unstoppable powers, featuring the Spider-Man, X-Men, and Batman films (including The Dark Knight), Iron Man, Superman Returns, Hellboy II, Sin City, Incredible Hulk, American Splendor, Wanted, and beyond, plus revealing interviews with Guillermo del Toro, Stan Lee, Zak Penn, Ron Perlman, Selma Blair, Neal Adams, Roger Corman, Avi Arad, Mike Mignola, Paul Pope, Richard Donner, Jim Steranko, and many more.
Mysteries of the Jules Rimet Trophy Mysteries of the Jules Rimet Trophy (2014) Character: Self - Narrator (voice)
Starting with a Nazi plan to steal the Rimet Trophy from Italy during World War II, the story unfolds like a great caper film. Our hero, Ottorino Barassi, a mild-mannered Italian soccer official, tries to protect a valued treasure.
Declaration of Independence Declaration of Independence (2003) Character: Self
Famous actors and actresses read the Declaration of Independence of the United States.
Birdman: All-Access (A View From the Wings) Birdman: All-Access (A View From the Wings) (2015) Character: Self
A making-of documentary for the 2014 film "Birdman".
Forever Hollywood Forever Hollywood (1999) Character: Self
Noted Hollywood stars and directors talk about the history and evolution of the film industry in Los Angeles.
Source of Pride: The Making of Source of Pride: The Making of "Pride and Glory" (2009) Character: Self
Documentary about the chaotic film shooting of "Pride and Glory"
Behind Bars: The Making of Stone Behind Bars: The Making of Stone (2011) Character: Self
A closer look into the filmmaking of "Stone".
Cal Ripken Jr - The Ironman's Legendary Career Cal Ripken Jr - The Ironman's Legendary Career (2001) Character: Narrator
One of baseball's legends, Cal Ripken Jr., is chronicled in this illuminating documentary. Known for enjoying one of the longest careers in baseball history--21 years--Ripken Jr. has set records for fewest errors by a shortstop and highest fielding percentage. Of the numerous accolades that have been heaped on the player, his 2 MVP titles and election to the All-Century Team stand out. All of these career highlights, and many more, are explored in THE IRONMAN'S LEGENDARY CAREER.
The Evolution of an American Filmmaker The Evolution of an American Filmmaker (2003) Character: Self
Spike Lee's filmmaking career is examined in this partial making-of for the film 25th Hour (2002). Interviews with cast members from this film and his past successes give us an idea what kind of dedicated person he truly is.
A Director's Journey: The Making of 'Red Dragon' A Director's Journey: The Making of 'Red Dragon' (2003) Character: Self
This documentary follows director Brett Ratner through nearly every stage of production for the film Red Dragon (2002).
Longevity Hackers Longevity Hackers (2024) Character: Self - Narrator (voice)
Explores the latest longevity research and whether dramatically extended human lifespan is achievable. Features top scientists, startup leaders, celebrities, and critics offering balanced perspectives on this fascinating field.
Making Making "The Score" (2001) Character: Himself
A behind-the-scenes look at the making of The Score (2001).
Marvel Studios: Building a Cinematic Universe Marvel Studios: Building a Cinematic Universe (2012) Character: Self
Feature-length documentary about the rise of Marvel Studios and their films leading up to, and including, The Avengers.
Death to Smoochy: Behind the Scenes Documentary Death to Smoochy: Behind the Scenes Documentary (2002) Character: Self
A short documentary about the making of Danny Devito’s film Death to Smoochy.
À la découverte du tournage de Moonrise Kingdom À la découverte du tournage de Moonrise Kingdom (2015) Character: Self / Scout Ward
Martin Scali, who was Wes Anderson's assistant on "Fantastic Mr. Fox", shot this short documentary in Newport, Rhode Island, during the filming of "Moonrise Kingdom".
High Noon on the Waterfront High Noon on the Waterfront (2022) Character: Carl Foreman (voice)
An inventive remembrance of the impact of the Hollywood blacklist on two American classics, rendered as a visually mesmerizing dialogue between Carl Foreman and Elia Kazan.
Saving Africa's Giants With Yao Ming Saving Africa's Giants With Yao Ming (2014) Character: Narrator
Basketball superstar and wildlife advocate Yao Ming travels to Africa to help spread awareness about the cruelty of poaching. Yao sees for himself the evidence of a losing battle, where Africa's giants are senselessly slain every day for their tusks.
Everyone Says I Love You Everyone Says I Love You (1996) Character: Holden Spence
A New York girl sets her father up with a beautiful woman in a shaky marriage while her half sister gets engaged.
The Concert for New York City The Concert for New York City (2001) Character: Self
The Concert for New York City (2001) captures the star-studded benefit held at Madison Square Garden on October 20, 2001, honoring the city’s resilience and the heroism of first responders after 9/11. Attended by thousands of firefighters, police officers, and rescue workers, the concert features performances by Paul McCartney, The Who, Elton John, Billy Joel, and other music legends in a powerful tribute to unity, courage, and recovery.
Brando Brando (2007) Character: Self
The life and legacy of Marlon Brando and how he changed acting.
Keeping the Faith Keeping the Faith (2000) Character: Father Brian Finn
Best friends since they were kids, Rabbi Jacob Schram and Father Brian Finn are dynamic and popular young men living and working on New York's Upper West Side. When Anna Reilly, once their childhood friend and now grown into a beautiful corporate executive, suddenly returns to the city, she reenters Jake and Brian's lives and hearts with a vengeance. Sparks fly and an unusual and complicated love triangle ensues.
American History X American History X (1998) Character: Derek
Derek Vineyard is paroled after serving 3 years in prison for killing two African-American men. Through his brother, Danny Vineyard's narration, we learn that before going to prison, Derek was a skinhead and the leader of a violent white supremacist gang that committed acts of racial crime throughout L.A. and his actions greatly influenced Danny. Reformed and fresh out of prison, Derek severs contact with the gang and becomes determined to keep Danny from going down the same violent path as he did.
The People vs. Larry Flynt The People vs. Larry Flynt (1996) Character: Alan Isaacman
Larry Flynt is the hedonistically obnoxious, but indomitable, publisher of Hustler magazine. The film recounts his struggle to make an honest living publishing his girlie magazine and how it changes into a battle to protect the freedom of speech for all people.
Red Dragon Red Dragon (2002) Character: Will Graham
Former FBI Agent Will Graham, who was once almost killed by the savage Hannibal 'The Cannibal' Lecter, now has no choice but to face him again, as it seems Lecter is the only one who can help Graham track down a new serial killer.
From Rails to Trails From Rails to Trails (2025) Character: Narrator
Edward Norton narrates the story of one of the most unlikely social movements in American history: the struggle to convert thousands of miles of abandoned railroads into trails for cycling and walking. Facing fierce opposition and legal challenges from private property owners, leaders fought to reclaim these corridors for the public, creating a national network of scenic, car-free paths.
Bustin' Down the Door Bustin' Down the Door (2008) Character: Narrator (voice)
During the winter of 1975 in Hawaii, surfing was shaken to its core. A group of young surfers from Australia and South Africa sacrificed everything and put it all on the line to create a sport, a culture, and an industry that is today worth billions of dollars and has captured the imagination of the world. With a radical new approach and a brash colonial attitude, these surfers crashed headlong into a culture that was not ready for revolution. Surfing was never to be the same again.
The Illusionist The Illusionist (2006) Character: Eisenheim
With his eye on a lovely aristocrat, a gifted illusionist named Eisenheim uses his powers to win her away from her betrothed, a crown prince. But Eisenheim's scheme creates tumult within the monarchy and ignites the suspicion of a dogged inspector.
The Invention of Lying The Invention of Lying (2009) Character: Cop
Set in a world where the concept of lying doesn't exist, a loser changes his lot when he invents lying and uses it to get ahead.
Moonrise Kingdom Moonrise Kingdom (2012) Character: Scout Master Ward
Set on an island off the coast of New England in the summer of 1965, Moonrise Kingdom tells the story of two twelve-year-olds who fall in love, make a secret pact, and run away together into the wilderness. As various authorities try to hunt them down, a violent storm is brewing off-shore – and the peaceful island community is turned upside down in more ways than anyone can handle.
The Painted Veil The Painted Veil (2006) Character: Dr. Walter Fane
A British medical doctor fights a cholera outbreak in a small Chinese village, while also being trapped at home in a loveless marriage to an unfaithful wife.
The Grand Budapest Hotel The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014) Character: Henckels
The Grand Budapest Hotel tells of a legendary concierge at a famous European hotel between the wars and his friendship with a young employee who becomes his trusted protégé. The story involves the theft and recovery of a priceless Renaissance painting, the battle for an enormous family fortune and the slow and then sudden upheavals that transformed Europe during the first half of the 20th century.
Down in the Valley Down in the Valley (2005) Character: Harlan
On a trip to the beach, a teenage girl named Tobe meets a charismatic stranger named Harlan, who dresses like a cowboy and claims to be a former ranch hand. The pair feel an instant attraction and begin a relationship, but her father, a lawman, is suspicious of her lover.
Pride and Glory Pride and Glory (2008) Character: Ray Tierney
A saga centered on a multi-generational family of New York City Police officers. The family's moral codes are tested when Ray Tierney, investigates a case that reveals an incendiary police corruption scandal involving his own brother-in-law. For Ray, the truth is revelatory, a Pandora's Box that threatens to upend not only the Tierney legacy but the entire NYPD.
The Bourne Legacy The Bourne Legacy (2012) Character: Byer
New CIA operative Aaron Cross experiences life-or-death stakes that have been triggered by the previous actions of Jason Bourne.
Comedy Central Roast of Bruce Willis Comedy Central Roast of Bruce Willis (2018) Character: Self
Bruce Willis goes from "Die Hard" to dead on arrival as some of the biggest names in entertainment serve up punches of their own to Hollywood's go-to action star. And with Roast Master Joseph Gordon-Levitt at the helm, nobody is leaving the dais unscathed.
Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery (2022) Character: Miles Bron
World-famous detective Benoit Blanc heads to Greece to peel back the layers of a mystery surrounding a tech billionaire and his eclectic crew of friends.
Primal Fear Primal Fear (1996) Character: Aaron/Roy Stampler
Defense attorney Martin Vail takes on jobs for money and prestige rather than any sense of the greater good. His latest case involves an altar boy, accused of brutally murdering the archbishop of Chicago. Vail finds himself up against his ex-pupil and ex-lover, but as the case progresses and the Church's dark secrets are revealed, Vail finds that what appeared a simple case takes on a darker, more dangerous aspect.
Bad River Bad River (2024) Character: Self - Narrator (voice)
Wisconsin's tribe's ongoing fight to protect Lake Superior for future generations. "Bad River" shows the Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa's long history of activism and resistance in the context of continuing legal battles with Enbridge Energy over its Line 5 oil pipeline. The Line 5 pipeline has been operating on 12 miles of the Bad River Band's land with expired easements for more than a decade. The Band and the Canadian company have been locked in a legal battle over the pipeline since 2019.
Frida Frida (2002) Character: Nelson Rockefeller
A biography of artist Frida Kahlo, who channeled the pain of a crippling injury and her tempestuous marriage into her work.
Isle of Dogs Isle of Dogs (2018) Character: Rex (voice)
In the future, an outbreak of canine flu leads the mayor of a Japanese city to banish all dogs to an island used as a garbage dump. The outcasts must soon embark on an epic journey when a 12-year-old boy arrives on the island to find his beloved pet.
Sausage Party Sausage Party (2016) Character: Sammy Bagel Jr. (voice)
Hot dog Frank leads a group of supermarket products on a quest to discover the truth about their existence and what really happens when they become chosen to leave the grocery store.
Asteroid City Asteroid City (2023) Character: Conrad Earp
In an American desert town circa 1955, the itinerary of a Junior Stargazer/Space Cadet convention is spectacularly disrupted by world-changing events.
Collateral Beauty Collateral Beauty (2016) Character: Whit Yardsham
Retreating from life after a tragedy, a man questions the universe by writing to Love, Time and Death. Receiving unexpected answers, he begins to see how these things interlock and how even loss can reveal moments of meaning and beauty.
Salinger Salinger (2013) Character: Self - Actor
An in-depth investigation into the private world of the American writer J. D. Salinger (1919-2010), who lived most of his life behind the impenetrable wall of a self-imposed seclusion: how his dramatic experiences during World War II influenced his life and work, his relationships with very young women, his obsessive writing methods, his many literary secrets.
The Italian Job The Italian Job (2003) Character: Steve
Charlie Croker pulled off the crime of a lifetime. The one thing that he didn't plan on was being double-crossed. Along with a drop-dead gorgeous safecracker, Croker and his team take off to re-steal the loot and end up in a pulse-pounding, pedal-to-the-metal chase that careens up, down, above and below the streets of Los Angeles.
The Incredible Hulk The Incredible Hulk (2008) Character: Bruce Banner
Scientist Bruce Banner scours the planet for an antidote to the unbridled force of rage within him: the Hulk. But when the military masterminds who dream of exploiting his powers force him back to civilization, he finds himself coming face to face with a new, deadly foe.
The Dictator The Dictator (2012) Character: Self
The heroic story of a dictator who risks his life to ensure that democracy would never come to the country he so lovingly oppressed.
Alita: Battle Angel Alita: Battle Angel (2019) Character: Nova (uncredited)
When Alita awakens with no memory of who she is in a future world she does not recognize, she is taken in by Ido, a compassionate doctor who realizes that somewhere in this abandoned cyborg shell is the heart and soul of a young woman with an extraordinary past.
The Invite The Invite (2026) Character: Hawk
Joe and Angela’s marriage is on thin ice. When they invite their enigmatic upstairs neighbors for a dinner party, the night spirals into unexpected places. Have they reignited the spark or lit the match that burns it all down?
Kingdom of Heaven Kingdom of Heaven (2005) Character: King Baldwin (uncredited)
After his wife dies, a blacksmith named Balian is thrust into royalty, political intrigue and bloody holy wars during the Crusades.
A Complete Unknown A Complete Unknown (2024) Character: Pete Seeger
New York, early 1960s. Against the backdrop of a vibrant music scene and tumultuous cultural upheaval, an enigmatic 19-year-old from Minnesota arrives in the West Village with his guitar and revolutionary talent, destined to change the course of American music.
25th Hour 25th Hour (2002) Character: Monty Brogan
On the eve of a seven-year prison sentence, a New York drug dealer spends his final day of freedom confronting his past, his relationships, and the choices that led to his downfall in a city still reeling from 9/11.
Death to Smoochy Death to Smoochy (2002) Character: Sheldon Mopes / Smoochy
Tells the story of Rainbow Randolph, the corrupt, costumed star of a popular children's TV show, who is fired over a bribery scandal and replaced by squeaky-clean Smoochy, a puffy fuchsia rhinoceros. As Smoochy catapults to fame - scoring hit ratings and the affections of a network executive - Randolph makes the unsuspecting rhino the target of his numerous outrageous attempts to exact revenge and reclaim his status as America's sweetheart.
Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) (2014) Character: Mike
A fading actor best known for his portrayal of a popular superhero attempts to mount a comeback by appearing in a Broadway play. As opening night approaches, his attempts to become more altruistic, rebuild his career, and reconnect with friends and family prove more difficult than expected.
On the Red Carpet Presents: On the Red Carpet Presents: "A Complete Unknown" (2025) Character: Self
A behind the scenes look at the making of "A Complete Unknown" featuring interviews with the cast and filmmakers.
The Score The Score (2001) Character: Jack Teller
An aging thief hopes to retire and live off his ill-gotten wealth when a young kid convinces him into doing one last heist.
Rounders Rounders (1998) Character: Lester 'Worm' Murphy
Poker addict Mike McDermott knows the game inside out, but loses his money one night in a game to Russian-American gangster Teddy KGB. Promising his partner Jo he'll give up, he meets up with best friend Lester 'Worm' Murphy, just out of prison and owing lots of money to the wrong kind of people. McDermott becomes his co-guarantor and now there's only one way to raise the money, the pair have to get back into the game.
Moonrise Kingdom Extras - Eleven iPhone Videos by Edward Norton. Moonrise Kingdom Extras - Eleven iPhone Videos by Edward Norton. (2015) Character: Self
18 minutes, 16 seconds of the actor’s phone-shot footage from the set. Essentially a collection of “home movies”, Norton’s material offers an unusual and enjoyable behind the scenes perspective.
Leaves of Grass Leaves of Grass (2009) Character: Bill Kincaid / Brady Kincaid
An Ivy League professor returns home, where his pot-growing twin brother has concocted a plan to take down a local drug lord.
Stone Stone (2010) Character: Stone
Parole officer Jack Mabry has only a few weeks left before retirement and wishes to finish out the cases he's been assigned. One such case is that of Gerald 'Stone' Creeson, a convicted arsonist who is up for parole. Jack is initially reluctant to indulge Stone in the coarse banter he wishes to pursue and feels little sympathy for the prisoner's pleads for an early release. Seeing little hope in convincing Jack himself, Stone arranges for his wife to seduce the officer, but motives and intentions steadily blur amidst the passions and buried secrets of the corrupted players in this deadly game of deception.
Motherless Brooklyn Motherless Brooklyn (2019) Character: Lionel Essrog
New York City, 1957. Lionel Essrog, a private detective living with Tourette syndrome, tries to solve the murder of his mentor and best friend, armed only with vague clues and the strength of his obsessive mind.
Fight Club Fight Club (1999) Character: Narrator
A ticking-time-bomb insomniac and a slippery soap salesman channel primal male aggression into a shocking new form of therapy. Their concept catches on, with underground "fight clubs" forming in every town, until an eccentric gets in the way and ignites an out-of-control spiral toward oblivion.
The French Dispatch of the Liberty, Kansas Evening Sun The French Dispatch of the Liberty, Kansas Evening Sun (2021) Character: The Chauffeur
The staff of an American magazine based in France puts out its last issue, with stories featuring an artist sentenced to life imprisonment, student riots, and a kidnapping resolved by a chef.
UnCharitable UnCharitable (2023) Character: Self
After three of the most dynamic and successful U.S. charities were shut down by conservative charity watchdogs, destroying lives and cutting off precious resources, many of the top influencers in the field knew something had to be done to overhaul the nonprofit sector. Led by Dan Pallotta, whose record-breaking TED Talk on the subject has inspired leading philanthropists and changemakers, this feature-length documentary directed by Stephen Gyllenhaal exposes the dark side of philanthropy and introduces a radical new way of giving. In a powerful call to action, Uncharitable demands that charities be freed from the traditional sackcloth-and-ashes constraints, so that they can truly change the world.



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