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Edward Norton is a film actor, film director and film producer. Edward Norton was born on August 18, 1969 in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. That works out to 57 years old in 2026. Schooling on record includes Wilde Lake High School and Yale University. Listed accolades include Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture (1996), Los Angeles Film Critics Association Award for Best Supporting Actor (1996), Boston Society of Film Critics Award for Best Supporting Actor (1996) and 1 more.
My Take
Edward Norton has always struck me as the rare actor whose intelligence works for the character rather than against it. In American History X and Fight Club he didn't just play damaged men — he mapped their logic from the inside, which is far harder. I suspect his reputation for clashing on set comes from the same place as his best performances: an inability to leave a story half-solved. That he also writes, directs, and produces only confirms it. Some stars chase charisma; Norton chases coherence, and I find that far more interesting to watch.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Edward Norton
- Name (Japanese)
- エドワード・ノートン
- Reading
- えどわーど・のーとん
- Born
- August 18, 1969 (age 57)
- Origin
- Boston, Massachusetts, United States
- Occupation
- film actor / film director / film producer / character actor / screenwriter
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Rooster
2. Background
- High school
- Wilde Lake High School
- University
- Yale University
Awards & achievements
- 1996 Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture
- 1996 Los Angeles Film Critics Association Award for Best Supporting Actor
- 1996 Boston Society of Film Critics Award for Best Supporting Actor
- 1999 Satellite Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture
3. Works & records
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title |
|---|---|
| Notable work | American History X |
| Notable work | Fight Club |
4. Links
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/edwardnortonofficial/
- Xhttps://x.com/EdwardNorton
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward%20Norton
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%82%A8%E3%83%89%E3%83%AF%E3%83%BC%E3%83%89%E3%83%BB%E3%83%8E%E3%83%BC%E3%83%88%E3%83%B3
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q125904
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Edward Norton born?
Born August 18, 1969 (age 57).
Where is Edward Norton from?
Edward Norton is from Boston, Massachusetts, United States.
What does Edward Norton do?
Edward Norton works as film actor, film director, film producer, character actor, screenwriter.
What is Edward Norton known for?
Notable works include American History X, Fight Club.
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