Dean Norris

Dean Joseph Norris, born on April 8, 1963, is a notable American actor. Norris is best recognized for his roles as Hank Schrader on the acclaimed AMC series Breaking Bad (2008–2013), James 'Big Jim' Rennie on CBS's Under the Dome (2013–2015), and as Clay 'Uncle Daddy' Husser on TNT's Claws (2017–2022). Over the course of his career, he has racked up an impressive 150 plus credits in film and television.

Norris's filmography includes significant roles in films like Lethal Weapon 2 (1989), Total Recall (1990), Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991), and Little Miss Sunshine (2006). He was born in South Bend, Indiana, to a Hungarian family. He participated in the award-winning student-produced comedy show Beyond Our Control during his high school years. Norris graduated from Harvard College in 1985, studying Social Studies and being involved in Hasty Pudding Theatricals. He earned a diploma from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in 1987.

In his career span, Norris has been part of various well-known TV series like The X-Files, The West Wing, and Lost. His pivotal role as Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) agent Hank Schrader on Breaking Bad has been particularly praised by critics. He reprised the role in the prequel series, Better Call Saul during the show's fifth season. Norris also featured in lead roles in other projects, including CBS sitcom United States of Al. Norris and his wife, Bridget Norris, mother to their five children and a former entertainment attorney, reside in Temecula, California. In 2018, they instituted the Norris Performing Arts Center in Murrieta. Norris is a committed member of the Democratic Party.