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My Take
Dean Norris is the kind of actor I deeply trust. His Hank Schrader on Breaking Bad, gruff yet fiercely loyal, was one of that show's emotional anchors, and the role lingers long after the series ends. I find his background quietly impressive: a kid from South Bend, Indiana who went on to Harvard before building a career of over 154 credits, more than forty of them as lawmen. He is a craftsman rather than a marquee name, the steady presence that holds a scene together. To me, that mix of intelligence and grounded, working-class grit makes him one of the most reliable character actors around.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Dean Norris
- Name (Japanese)
- ディーン・ノリス
- Reading
- でぃーん・のりす
- Born
- April 8, 1963 (age 63)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Rabbit
- Origin
- South Bend, Indiana, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- actor / film actor / television actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Clay High School
- University
- Harvard University
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Dean Norris born?
Born April 8, 1963 (age 63).
Where is Dean Norris from?
Dean Norris is from South Bend, Indiana, United States.
What does Dean Norris do?
Dean Norris works as actor, film actor, television actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-16
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.