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Dean Norris Biography and Full Filmography - MovieWise

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.

Known For

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

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