Edward Norton: Summary

Recent Role:: Izzy LaFontaine on Modern Family

Gender:: Male

Birthday:: 8-18-1969

Birthplace:: Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Birth Name:: Edward Harrison Norton, Jr.

Edward Harrison Norton, Jr. was born on August 18, 1969 to father Edward Sr. and mother Robin, in Boston, Massachusetts. His father is an attorney who worked for the National Trust for Historic Preservation but his mother, a former foundation executive and teacher, passed away of brain cancer on March 6, 1997. Edward also has a younger brother James and a younger sister Molly. Edward grew up in Columbia, Maryland.

Edward was always interested in becoming an actor, and attended theater schools throughout his life. He eventually managed to find work on stage in New York as a member of the Signature players, who produced the works of playwright and director Edward Albee. In 1996 he got his first film break opposite Richard Gere in the courtroom thriller, "Primal Fear", which lead to his very first Academy Award nomination. He's appeared in over 20 films, earning another Academy Award nomination for this role as a violent white supremacist in 1998's "American History X" and is best known for his 1999 critically aclaimed role in "Fight Club". In 2000 Edward made his directorial debut with the film "Keeping the Faith", and he's also a writer (though as yet to be credited since he's not a part of the Writers' Guild). Edward is also a very well-known enviromentalist. He currently resides in New York. Edward Harrison Norton, Jr. was born on August 18, 1969 to father Edward Sr. and mother Robin, in Boston, Massachusetts. His father is an attorney who worked for the National Trust for Historic Preservation but his mother, a former foundation executive and teacher, passed away of brain cancer on March 6, 1997. Edward also has a younger brother James and a younger sister Molly. Edward...

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Spasim
member since: Feb 21, 2008
One of my Favorite Actors. ...Continue »
This is a man that follows what he wants. His desire is his work. His talent resides in his passion. A man that has the courage to say and act upon his beliefs. Edward Norton is the ultimate self made actor. No one comes close to his level. Righteous and intelligent. He knows what he wants and that what he'll get. They say you can judge a man from his handy work. Looking at some of his work, those words couldn't of being more truthful. Here is to Edward Norton and his successful career as an actor/writer/producer/human being. I wish more of you existed but then again you wouldn't be so valuable.
03/29/08 12:51am | report abuse
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luluxinhapr
member since: Sep 3, 2007
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Edward Norton is one fantastic actor. He has taken on roles that are difficult to carry out but he makes every single role believable. My favourite films starring Edward are American History X ,Fight Club and The Illusionist. I just think that he has done a fantastic job with every film and would love nothing more than to see him in many more films :)
09/12/07 03:28pm | report abuse
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matzaa
member since: Feb 12, 2006
He had me since Primal Fear ...Continue »
Edward Norton is one of my favorites actors with quite a talent,(an actor with capital A) and very goodlooking. Plus,he speaks japanese fluently ..(that's kinda rare huh) . Anyway,since Primal Fear he impressed me and till now,never disappointed me,doing a great performance in each movie he starred (don't even get me going on Fight Club,American History X or 25th hour,which are living proves for what I said till now).But if you really want to be convinced just watch American History X. That will do . Anyway, I really appreciate him as an actor,love all his movies and hope for the best with future projects.
08/30/07 06:33pm | report abuse
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hiswifeyxo33
member since: Jul 10, 2007
EDWARD NORTON, keep it up! ...Continue »
excellent acting. very consistent. i loved him american history x; even tho he was a skinhead, when he came out of jail, he seemed more vulnerable and accepting. he cared soooo deeply for his brother. in the italian job, he was brilliant; aside from the fact that his mustache was crooked but it was funny. in the red dragon, he OWNED in that movie =) keep it up, if you ever quit acting i'll be in shock lol jkjk
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Ralfzizo
member since: Sep 12, 2006
I Am Ziad A Boy That is Real Genius. Know Many On Computers And Electronics Dont Ask About Anything Man Or Woman Or Site ...Continue »
The illusionist (Nothing is What it seems) For
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