Edward Norton
Edward Harrison Norton[1] (born August 18, 1969) is an American movie actor and director. He was nominated for three Academy Awards. He won the Golden Globe in 1997 for Primal Fear.
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Nationality | American |
Occupation | Actor, Filmmaker, Activist |
Known for | Primal Fear American History X Fight Club The Incredible Hulk The Illusionist |
Awards | Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor - Motion Picture 1997 Primal Fear |
Biography
Edward Harrison Norton was born on August 18th 1969. When he was 28, he played someone accused of murder in the movie, Primal Fear (movie) and was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. In 1997, Norton starred in the movie American History X and was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actor. In 1998, Norton played a character in the Matt Damon movie Rounders about poker. In 1999, Norton co-starred with Brad Pitt in the movie Fight Club. In 2000, Norton wrote the screenplay for a movie called Keeping the Faith.
Edward Norton Media
Norton portrayed Nelson Rockefeller (pictured) in the 2002 biopic Frida, for which his version of the screenplay received positive reviews.
Norton at the 2009 Toronto International Film Festival
Director Wes Anderson, who featured Norton in four of his films
Norton as UN Goodwill Ambassador for Biodiversity on a trip to Kenya, 2010
References
- ↑ "Edward Norton - Frequently Asked Questions". Retrieved 2006-12-19.
Other websites
- Edward Norton on IMDb
- Edward Norton at the Notable Names Database