Quick Info
| Profession | Actor |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 08/04/1963 |
| Age | 63 years |
| Birthplace | South Bend, Indiana, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries |
Latest News about Dean Norris
25/03/2026
Dean Norris was reported to be returning to the Breaking Bad world with a new project set for release in 2026, thirteen years after Hank Schrader's ending on the show. The project is an oral history of the series, titled DO WHAT YOU'RE GONNA DO, which he has been teasing ahead of its release. Coverage described it as generating significant excitement among fans.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Dean Joseph Norris is an American actor best known for playing DEA agent Hank Schrader on the AMC series Breaking Bad (2008-2013) and reprising the role in Better Call Saul. He also played James 'Big Jim' Rennie on the CBS series Under the Dome (2013-2015) and Clay 'Uncle Daddy' Husser on the TNT series Claws. He has amassed over 154 credits across film and television, including over 40 law enforcement roles. |
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| Years Active | 1981-present |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) |
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| Build | Short, stocky frame |
| Hair | Bald |
Educational Qualification(s)
| High School | Clay High School, South Bend, Indiana (1981), class valedictorian |
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| Undergraduate | Harvard College, AB in Social Studies (1985) |
| Postgraduate | Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, graduate diploma (1987) |
Personal Life
| Political Affiliation | Member of the Democratic Party |
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| Other Notes | Attended the 2016 and 2024 Democratic National Conventions |
| Heritage | Hungarian descent |
Relationships & More
| Spouse | Bridget Norris (m. 2001) |
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Family
| Parents | Jack Norris and Rosemarie (Rosie) Norris |
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| Siblings | Four sisters |
| Children | 5 |
Career
| Debut Period | Began career in 1985 according to some sources; years active listed from 1981 |
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| Trademark Roles | Law enforcement and military characters |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Was the valedictorian of his graduating class at Clay High School. | |
| 2. Was a first-generation college student at Harvard. | |
| 3. Was a member of the Hasty Pudding Theatricals at Harvard. | |
| 4. Was a member of the student-produced comedy show Beyond Our Control, which ran on WNDU-TV while he was in high school. | |
| 5. Wanted Hank Schrader killed off in the middle of Breaking Bad's final season, but stayed on because the final season was split into two parts. | |
| 6. Turned down a sitcom pilot in order to finish filming Breaking Bad's fifth season. | |
| 7. Appears in a Wounded Warrior Project public service announcement. |
