Edward Norton Biography 2025 Age, Born, Family, Salary, Net Worth And More

Edward Norton Biography Edward Harrison Norton born August 18, 1969 is an American actor known for his versatile roles in both critically acclaimed and commercially successful films. After earning a history degree from Yale College in 1991, Norton spent some time working in Japan before moving to Manhattan to pursue acting. He gained widespread recognition for his debut in Primal Fear (1996), earning a Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actor and an Academy Award nomination in the same category. His portrayal of a redeemed neo-Nazi in American History X (1998) earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor. Norton further solidified his reputation with his role in Fight Club (1999), which has since gained a cult following.

Edward Norton Biography

Edward Harrison Norton, an American actor, filmmaker, and activist, was born on August 18, 1969, in Boston, Massachusetts, and grew up in Columbia, Maryland. His mother, Lydia Robinson “Robin” Rouse, was a foundation executive, an English teacher, and the daughter of renowned real estate developer James Rouse, who developed Columbia, MD. Unfortunately, she passed away from brain cancer on March 6, 1997. His father, Edward Mower Norton, is an environmental lawyer and conservationist, currently working for the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Edward has two younger siblings, James and Molly. From the age of five, Norton developed a keen interest in acting. By the time he was eight, he was already asking his drama teacher about his motivation in a scene. He attended theater schools throughout his life and eventually landed stage work in New York as a member of the Signature Theatre Company.

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About Edward Norton

Edward Harrison Norton is an American actor. After graduating from Yale College in 1991 with a degree in history, he worked for a few months in Japan before moving to Manhattan to pursue an acting career.

• Born: 18 August 1969 (age 55 years), Boston, Massachusetts, United States
• Spouse: Shauna Robertson (m. 2012)
• Nominations: Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role
• Height: 1.83 m
• Parents: Lydia Robinson Norton, Edward Mower Norton, Jr.
• Full name: Edward Harrison Norton

Early Life

Norton was born into a progressive Episcopalian family in Boston, Massachusetts, on August 18, 1969, and grew up in Columbia, Maryland. His father, Edward Mower Norton Jr., was a Marine lieutenant in Vietnam before becoming an environmental lawyer, conservation advocate, and federal prosecutor. mother, Lydia Robinson “Robin” Rouse, was an English teacher and passed away from a brain tumor in 1997. His maternal grandfather, James Rouse, was a founder of The Rouse Company and co-founder of Enterprise Community Partners.

Norton’s interest in the theater began at age five when he saw a musical at the Columbia Center for Theatrical Arts, where his babysitter performed. Although he initially enjoyed watching films with his father, it was theater, not movies, that inspired him to pursue acting. Norton made his professional debut at eight years old in the musical Annie Get Your Gun at Toby’s Dinner Theatre in Columbia.

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Family

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• Edward Mower Norton, Jr (Father)
• Lydia Robinson (Mother)
• Atlas Norton (Son)

Friends

• Leonardo DiCaprio
• Sean Penn
• Kevin Spacey

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