Dean Norris: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 33
- on screen
- 1989–2025
- box office
- $295M
- average score
- 57
- Born
- April 8, 1963 (age 63)
- Birthplace
- South Bend, Indiana, U.S.
- Full name
- Dean Joseph Norris
- Citizenship
- American
- Occupations
- Actor
- Years active
- 1985-present
- Spouses
- Bridget Norris
- Children
- 5
The Best Dean Norris Movies
The highest-rated films Dean Norris is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. Carry-On (2024) scores highest, at 75. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.
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Movie Echo Score: Score 75 Carry-On 2024 · Phil Sarkowski -
Movie Echo Score: Score 69 Beirut 2018 · Drama -
Movie Echo Score: Score 67 Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark 2019 · Roy Nicholls -
Movie Echo Score: Score 52 The Six Triple Eight 2024 · General Halt -
Movie Echo Score: Score 50 The Parenting 2025 · Comedy -
Movie Echo Score: Score 43 Death Wish 2018 · Detective Kevin Raines
Dean Norris's Career in Numbers
Dean Norris's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Dean Norris works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Disorganized Crime (1989) to The Parenting (2025), and the 1990s were the busiest decade.
Dean Norris Movies by Decade
- 1980s 1
- 1990s 16
- 2000s 3
- 2010s 9
- 2020s 3
The 1990s were Dean Norris's busiest decade, with 16 films.
Dean Norris Movies by Genre
- Drama 10
- Tv movie 7
- Action 4
- Comedy 3
- Thriller 3
- Horror 2
- Mystery 1
- Crime 1
- Biography 1
Drama is the genre Dean Norris has worked in most, with 10 films, ahead of tv movie (7).
Dean Norris Career Milestones
- First film
- Disorganized Crime 1989
- Biggest box office hit
- Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark $105M worldwide
- Best-rated film
- Carry-On Movie Echo Score 75
- Newest film
- The Parenting 2025
Dean Norris Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Dean Norris is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 57. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Dean Norris Movies as an Actor
32- 2025 The Parenting Comedy Movie Echo Score: 50
- 2024 Carry-On as Phil Sarkowski · Action Worldwide box office: $3.35M Movie Echo Score: 75
- 2024 The Six Triple Eight as General Halt · Drama Movie Echo Score: 52
- 2019 Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark as Roy Nicholls · Mystery Worldwide box office: $105M Movie Echo Score: 67
- 2018 Beirut Drama Worldwide box office: $7.51M Movie Echo Score: 69
- 2018 Death Wish as Detective Kevin Raines · Action Worldwide box office: $49.6M Movie Echo Score: 43
- 2017
The Book of Henry Drama Worldwide box office: $4.6M Movie Echo Score: 41 - 2015
Sons of Liberty as Ben Franklin · Drama - 2014
Men, Women & Children Drama Worldwide box office: $1.71M - 2013
The Counselor Drama Worldwide box office: $71M - 2012
Get the Gringo as Bill · Crime Worldwide box office: $8.83M - 2010
Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! Chrimbus Special as Del Tong · Comedy - 2008
Linewatch as Warren Kane · Drama - 2006
Mrs. Harris as Sporting Goods Clerk · Tv movie - 2000
Sonic Impact as Agent McGee · Action - 1998
Mr. Murder as Victor 'Vic' Delorio · Thriller - 1998
Without Limits Biography Worldwide box office: $777K - 1998
On the Line as Manny Denikolas · Tv movie - 1996
After Jimmy as Ray Johnson · Tv movie - 1996
Forgotten Sins as Detective Carl Messenger · Tv movie - 1995
Money Train as Guard with Dooley · Comedy Worldwide box office: $35.4M - 1995
Number One Fan as Graham Chandler · Thriller - 1994
Lakota Woman: Siege at Wounded Knee as Red Arrow · Drama - 1993
Full Eclipse as Fleming · Horror - 1993
Jailbait as Hershiser · Thriller - 1993
Barbarians at the Gate as 1st Scientist · Drama - 1992
Secrets as Henderson · Tv movie - 1991
Locked Up: A Mother’s Rage as Mike · Drama - 1991
Murderous Vision as Lieutenant Martin · Horror - 1990
When You Remember Me as Bill · Tv movie - 1990
Montana as Foreman · Tv movie - 1989
Disorganized Crime as Deputy Joe · Action Worldwide box office: $7.72M
Dean Norris in Documentaries & Specials
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Who Is Dean Norris?
Dean Norris was born in South Bend, Indiana, U.S. in 1963 and is 63 years old. Credited on films since 1989, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
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.
Who Dean Norris Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Dean Norris shares the most films with. Brandon Smith comes first, with 2 films together, followed by Bill Smitrovich (2).
Dean Norris: Questions & Answers
How many movies Dean Norris has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Dean Norris been in?
Dean Norris is credited on 33 films, from 1989 to 2025. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Dean Norris's highest-grossing movie?
Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark (2019) is Dean Norris's biggest box office hit, with $105M worldwide, ahead of The Counselor (2013) ($71M). Across every film with box office figures, Dean Norris's movies have made $295M.
Dean Norris's biggest hits What is the best Dean Norris movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Dean Norris's best-rated film is Carry-On (2024) with a score of 75, followed by Beirut (2018) (69).
Best Dean Norris movies, ranked How old is Dean Norris?
Dean Norris is 63 years old, born on April 8, 1963 in South Bend, Indiana, U.S..
What is Dean Norris's newest movie?
The most recent film on Dean Norris's filmography is The Parenting (2025).
Who does Dean Norris work with most often?
Dean Norris shares the most films with Brandon Smith (2 films), Bill Smitrovich (2 films) and Ellen Burstyn (2 films).
The Best Dean Norris Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 33 credits.
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