Quick Facts
Born:
1963-04-08
Birthplace:
South Bend, Indiana, USA
Credits:
160 Total Roles
Dean Norris
Acting
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Biography
Dean Joseph Norris (born April 8, 1963 height 5' 7" (1,70 m)) is an American actor, best known for portraying DEA agent Hank Schrader on the AMC series Breaking Bad (2008–2013) and town selectman James "Big Jim" Rennie on the CBS series Under the Dome (2013–present). He has also appeared in films such as Lethal Weapon 2 (1989), Total Recall (1990), Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991), Starship Troopers (1997), Little Miss Sunshine (2006), and Evan Almighty (2007).
Norris was born in South Bend, Indiana, to Jack, a furniture store owner, and Rosie Norris. He has four sisters. Norris graduated from Clay High School in 1981, where he says he got straight A's. He is a 1985 graduate of Harvard College, where he majored in social studies. He also attended the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art.
Norris was born in South Bend, Indiana, to Jack, a furniture store owner, and Rosie Norris. He has four sisters. Norris graduated from Clay High School in 1981, where he says he got straight A's. He is a 1985 graduate of Harvard College, where he majored in social studies. He also attended the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art.
Known For
Breaking Bad
Hank Schrader
Terminator 2: Judgment Day
SWAT Team Leader
The Big Bang Theory
Richard Williams
Grey's Anatomy
Vince
Little Miss Sunshine
State Trooper McCleary
Gattaca
Cop on the Beat
Total Recall
Tony
Better Call Saul
Hank Schrader
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Border Hunters MOVIE | Abraham |
| 2025 | WrestleMania 41: Sunday MOVIE | Self |
| 2025 | The Parenting MOVIE | Cliff |
| 2024 | The Six Triple Eight MOVIE | General Halt |
| 2024 | Carry-On MOVIE | Phil Sarkowski |
| 2024 | In the Kitchen with Harry Hamlin TV | Self |
| 2024 | Unfrosted MOVIE | Khruschev |
| 2023 | Fool's Paradise MOVIE | Studio Head |
| 2021 | Ghosts TV | Frank |
| 2021 | United States of Al TV | Art |