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Dean Norris

Dean Norris

Actor · born 8 April 1963 · South Bend, Indiana, USA

Dean Joseph Norris (born April 8, 1963) is an American actor, best known for portraying DEA agent Hank Schrader on the AMC series Breaking Bad (2008–2013) and its spin-off Better Call Saul (2015–2022), as well as town selectman James "Big Jim" Rennie on the CBS series Under the Dome (2013–2015). 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.

Where to start: Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991).

As actor 82

TV shows 60

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Dean Norris movie?

By viewer score, Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991) at 8.2/10.

What are Dean Norris’s most popular movies?

Terminator 2: Judgment Day, Little Miss Sunshine, Gattaca.

How many movies has Dean Norris made?

82 films on TMDB, 82 as actor.

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