Edward Norton

Born:August 18, 1969

Place of Birth:Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Known For:Acting

Biography

Edward Norton, born on August 18, 1969, is a versatile American actor, producer, director, and screenwriter. Graduating from Yale College with a degree in history in 1991, Norton ventured into the world of acting after a brief stint in Japan. His breakthrough came with the film "Primal Fear" in 1996, where he showcased his talent and earned a Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actor along with an Academy Award nomination.

Following his initial success, Norton went on to star in a variety of acclaimed films such as "American History X" in 1998, where he portrayed a complex character with depth and conviction, earning another Academy Award nomination for Best Actor. His role in "Fight Club" in 1999 solidified his place in Hollywood and garnered a dedicated cult following.

In addition to his acting prowess, Norton established the production company Class 5 Films in 2003, showcasing his skills behind the camera as a director and producer. His work on films like "The Painted Veil" in 2006 and "Moonrise Kingdom" in 2012 further highlighted his range and talent in the industry.

Apart from his contributions to the film world, Norton is also known for his activism and philanthropic efforts. As a trustee of Enterprise Community Partners and the president of the American branch of the Maasai Wilderness Conservation Trust, he advocates for affordable housing and wildlife conservation. His role as the UN Goodwill Ambassador for Biodiversity reflects his commitment to environmental causes.

Throughout his career, Norton has delivered memorable performances in a wide array of films, including "The Illusionist" in 2006, "The Grand Budapest Hotel" in 2014, and "Motherless Brooklyn" in 2019, where he showcased his talent both in front of and behind the camera. His dedication to his craft and his impactful contributions to society make him a respected figure in the entertainment industry.

With a filmography that includes commercial successes like "The Incredible Hulk" in 2008 and critical darlings like "Birdman" in 2014, Norton continues to captivate audiences with his nuanced portrayals and commitment to storytelling. His ability to immerse himself in diverse roles and bring characters to life with authenticity sets him apart as a truly exceptional talent in Hollywood.

Edward Norton's passion for his craft, combined with his advocacy for important social and environmental causes, solidifies his legacy as not just a talented actor but also a conscientious citizen dedicated to making a positive impact on the world around him.

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Filmography

Acting

Fight Club

Narrator

1999

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.

Kingdom of Heaven

King Baldwin (uncredited)

2005

After his wife dies, a blacksmith named Balian is thrust into royalty, political intrigue and bloody holy wars during the Crusades.

A Complete Unknown

Pete Seeger

2024

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.

The Incredible Hulk

Bruce Banner

2008

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 Grand Budapest Hotel

Henckels

2014

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.

The Dictator

Self

2012

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

Nova (uncredited)

2019

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.

American History X

Derek

1998

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.

Sausage Party

Sammy Bagel Jr. (voice)

2016

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.

The Italian Job

Steve

2003

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.

Asteroid City

Conrad Earp

2023

In an American desert town circa 1955, the itinerary of a Junior Stargazer/Space Cadet convention is spectacularly disrupted by world-changing events.

Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery

Miles Bron

2022

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.

Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)

Mike

2014

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.

The Bourne Legacy

Byer

2012

New CIA operative Aaron Cross experiences life-or-death stakes that have been triggered by the previous actions of Jason Bourne.

Isle of Dogs

Rex (voice)

2018

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.

Frida

Nelson Rockefeller

2002

A biography of artist Frida Kahlo, who channeled the pain of a crippling injury and her tempestuous marriage into her work.

The Score

Jack Teller

2001

An aging thief hopes to retire and live off his ill-gotten wealth when a young kid convinces him into doing one last heist.

The Illusionist

Eisenheim

2006

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 French Dispatch

The Chauffeur

2021

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.

The Invention of Lying

Cop

2009

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

Scout Master Ward

2012

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.

Rounders

Lester 'Worm' Murphy

1998

A young reformed gambler must return to playing big stakes poker to help a friend pay off loan sharks.

25th Hour

Monty Brogan

2002

In New York City in the days following the events of 9/11, Monty Brogan is a convicted drug dealer about to start a seven-year prison sentence, and his final hours of freedom are devoted to hanging out with his closest buddies and trying to prepare his girlfriend for his extended absence.

Collateral Beauty

Whit Yardsham

2016

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.

The Painted Veil

Dr. Walter Fane

2006

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 People vs. Larry Flynt

Alan Isaacman

1996

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.

Motherless Brooklyn

Lionel Essrog

2019

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.

Pride and Glory

Ray Tierney

2008

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.

Everyone Says I Love You

Holden Spence

1996

A New York girl sets her father up with a beautiful woman in a shaky marriage while her half sister gets engaged.

Red Dragon

Will Graham

2002

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.

Death to Smoochy

Sheldon Mopes / Smoochy

2002

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.

Keeping the Faith

Father Brian Finn

2000

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.

Leaves of Grass

Bill Kincaid / Brady Kincaid

2009

An Ivy League professor returns home, where his pot-growing twin brother has concocted a plan to take down a local drug lord.

Production

Frida

Thanks

2002

A biography of artist Frida Kahlo, who channeled the pain of a crippling injury and her tempestuous marriage into her work.

The Painted Veil

Producer

2006

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.

Gotti

Producer

2018

John Gotti rises to the top of the New York underworld to become the boss of the Gambino crime family. His life takes a tumultuous turn as he faces tragedy, multiple trials and a prison sentence.

Motherless Brooklyn

Producer

2019

Keeping the Faith

Director

2000

Leaves of Grass

Producer

2009

An Ivy League professor returns home, where his pot-growing twin brother has concocted a plan to take down a local drug lord.