Edward Norton: Movies, Awards & Box Office
- films
- 52
- on screen
- 1994–2026
- box office
- $2.39B
- award win
- 1
- average score
- 75
- Born
- August 18, 1969 (age 57)
- Birthplace
- Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
- Full name
- Edward Harrison Norton
- Citizenship
- American
- Occupations
- Actor, Producer
- Years active
- 1993-present
- Spouses
- Shauna Robertson
- Children
- 1
The Best Edward Norton Movies
The highest-rated films Edward Norton is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. Isle of Dogs (2018) scores highest, at 86. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.
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Movie Echo Score: Score 86 Isle of Dogs 2018 · Rex -
Movie Echo Score: Score 76 Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery 2022 · Miles Bron -
Movie Echo Score: Score 74 The Invite 2026 · Hawk -
Movie Echo Score: Score 74 Asteroid City 2023 · Conrad Earp -
Movie Echo Score: Score 72 A Complete Unknown 2024 · Pete Seeger -
Movie Echo Score: Score 71 The French Dispatch 2021 · Drama
Edward Norton's Career in Numbers
Edward Norton's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Edward Norton works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Only in America (1994) to The Invite (2026), and the 2000s were the busiest decade.
Edward Norton Movies by Decade
- 1990s 9
- 2000s 11
- 2010s 11
- 2020s 7
The 2000s were Edward Norton's busiest decade, with 11 films.
Edward Norton Movies by Genre
- Drama 18
- Comedy 4
- Documentary 4
- Action 4
- Thriller 2
- Biography 1
- Animation 1
- Adventure 1
- Romance 1
Drama is the genre Edward Norton has worked in most, with 18 films, ahead of comedy (4).
Edward Norton Career Milestones
- First film
- Only in America 1994
- Biggest box office hit
- The Bourne Legacy $276M worldwide
- Best-rated film
- Isle of Dogs Movie Echo Score 86
- Newest film
- The Invite 2026
Edward Norton Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Edward Norton is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 75. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Edward Norton Movies as an Actor
38- 2026 The Invite as Hawk · Comedy Worldwide box office: $57.4M Movie Echo Score: 74
- 2024 A Complete Unknown as Pete Seeger · Biography Worldwide box office: $141M Movie Echo Score: 72
- 2023 Asteroid City as Conrad Earp · Comedy Worldwide box office: $53.9M Movie Echo Score: 74
- 2022 Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery as Miles Bron · Drama Worldwide box office: $13.3M Movie Echo Score: 76
- 2022
High Noon on the Waterfront as Carl Foreman (voice) · Documentary - 2021 The French Dispatch Drama Worldwide box office: $46.3M Movie Echo Score: 71
- 2021
Paper Birds as Robert · Animation - 2019
Motherless Brooklyn as Lionel Essrog · Drama Worldwide box office: $18.6M Movie Echo Score: 70 - 2018 Isle of Dogs as Rex · Adventure Worldwide box office: $72.7M Movie Echo Score: 86
- 2016
Collateral Beauty Drama Worldwide box office: $88.6M - 2014
Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) Comedy Worldwide box office: $103M - 2014
The Grand Budapest Hotel Drama Worldwide box office: $175M - 2013
Salinger Documentary Worldwide box office: $651K - 2012
The Bourne Legacy Action Worldwide box office: $276M - 2012
Moonrise Kingdom Drama Worldwide box office: $68.3M - 2012
The Apple Pushers as Narrator (voice) · Documentary - 2010
Stone Drama Worldwide box office: $10.3M - 2010
Leaves of Grass Drama Worldwide box office: $1.03M - 2008
Pride and Glory Drama Worldwide box office: $31.2M - 2008
The Incredible Hulk Action Worldwide box office: $265M - 2006
The Painted Veil Drama Worldwide box office: $26.9M - 2006
The Illusionist Drama Worldwide box office: $87.9M - 2006
Down in the Valley Drama Worldwide box office: $855K - 2003
The Italian Job Action Worldwide box office: $176M - 2002
25th Hour Drama Worldwide box office: $23.9M - 2002
Red Dragon Thriller Worldwide box office: $209M - 2002
Death to Smoochy Thriller Worldwide box office: $8.38M - 2001
The Score Action Worldwide box office: $114M - 2000
Keeping the Faith Drama Worldwide box office: $59.9M - 1999
Fight Club Drama Worldwide box office: $101M - 1998
American History X Drama Worldwide box office: $23.9M - 1998
Rounders Drama Worldwide box office: $22.9M - 1998
Out of the Past as Henry Gerber (voice) · Documentary Worldwide box office: $9.08K - 1996
Everyone Says I Love You as Holden Spence · Romance Worldwide box office: $9.76M - 1996
Primal Fear Drama Worldwide box office: $103M - 1996
The 53rd Calypso as Jon Sodon - 1995
Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea as Bill - 1994
Only in America as Duane / Kevin / Bruno / Eric / Museum Guard · Comedy
Edward Norton in Documentaries & Specials
14- 2025
On the Red Carpet Presents: “A Complete Unknown” as Self · Documentary - 2023
Uncharitable as Self · Documentary Worldwide box office: $68K Movie Echo Score: 78 - 2018
Comedy Central Roast of Bruce Willis as Self · Tv movie - 2015
Exploring the Set of ‘Moonrise Kingdom’ as Self / Scout Ward · Documentary - 2015
Saturday Night Live: 40th Anniversary Special as Self / Stefon · Tv movie - 2014
The Making of The Grand Budapest Hotel as Self / Henckels · Documentary - 2014
Mysteries of the Jules Rimet Trophy as Self - Narrator (voice) · Documentary - 2009
Source of Pride: The Making of “Pride and Glory” as Self · Documentary - 2007
Brando: The Documentary as Self · Documentary - 2003
Declaration of Independence as Self · Documentary - 2003
The Evolution of an American Filmmaker as Self · Documentary - 2003
A Director’s Journey: The Making of ‘Red Dragon’ as Self · Documentary - 2001
The Concert for New York City as Self · Music - 1999
Forever Hollywood as Self · Documentary
Edward Norton: Awards & Nominations
1 win from 11 nominations across 7 award bodies, from 1997 to 2025. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.
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Golden Globes 1 win from 2 nominations -
Oscars 3 nominations -
BAFTA 2 nominations -
Critics' Choice 1 nomination -
NAACP Image Awards 1 nomination -
Actor Awards (SAG) 1 nomination -
Spirit Awards 1 nomination
- 82nd Golden Globe Awards
- Edward Norton: Nominated Best Supporting Performance in a Motion Picture (Supporting Actor) A Complete Unknown
- 30th Critics' Choice Awards
- Edward Norton: Nominated Best Supporting Actor A Complete Unknown
- 78th British Academy Film Awards
- Edward Norton: Nominated Best Supporting Actor A Complete Unknown
- 56th NAACP Image Awards
- Edward Norton: Nominated Best Supporting Actor A Complete Unknown
- 31st Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards
- Edward Norton: Nominated Outstanding Supporting Male Actor A Complete Unknown
- 97th Academy Awards
- Edward Norton: Nominated Best Supporting Actor A Complete Unknown
- 22nd Film Independent Spirit Awards
- Edward Norton: Nominated Best Male Lead The Painted Veil
- 71st Academy Awards
- Edward Norton: Nominated Best Actor American History X
- 69th Academy Awards
- Edward Norton: Nominated Best Supporting Actor Primal Fear
- 50th British Academy Film Awards
- Edward Norton: Nominated Best Supporting Actor Primal Fear
- 54th Golden Globe Awards
- Edward Norton: Win Best Supporting Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama, Musical or Comedy (Supporting Actor) Primal Fear
Who Is Edward Norton?
Edward Norton was born in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. in 1969 and is 57 years old. Credited on films since 1994, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
Edward Harrison Norton (born August 18, 1969) is an American actor and producer. After earning his degree in history from Yale College, he embarked on his acting career. He first gained recognition for his role in Primal Fear (1996) that earned him a Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actor and an Academy Award nomination. Norton's portrayal of a reformed neo-Nazi in American History X (1998) granted him another Academy Award nomination, and his role in Fight Club (1999) garnered a cult following.
He founded Class 5 Films and has directed and produced numerous films. Norton's environmental activism includes being a trustee of Enterprise Community Partners and leading the American branch of the Maasai Wilderness Conservation Trust. He is also a UN Goodwill Ambassador for Biodiversity. He has been recognized for his work in critically acclaimed and commercially successful films such as The Score (2001), The Italian Job (2003), The Illusionist (2006), Moonrise Kingdom (2012), The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014), and Motherless Brooklyn (2019). Norton was born in Boston, Massachusetts, comes from a family dedicated on social activism and is known for keeping his personal life out of the public eye.
Who Edward Norton Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Edward Norton shares the most films with. Tilda Swinton comes first, with 6 films together, followed by Wes Anderson (6).
Edward Norton: Questions & Answers
How many movies Edward Norton has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Edward Norton been in?
Edward Norton is credited on 52 films, from 1994 to 2026. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Edward Norton's highest-grossing movie?
The Bourne Legacy (2012) is Edward Norton's biggest box office hit, with $276M worldwide, ahead of The Incredible Hulk (2008) ($265M). Across every film with box office figures, Edward Norton's movies have made $2.39B.
Edward Norton's biggest hits What is the best Edward Norton movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Edward Norton's best-rated film is Isle of Dogs (2018) with a score of 86, followed by Uncharitable (2023) (78).
Best Edward Norton movies, ranked Has Edward Norton won an Oscar?
Edward Norton has been nominated for 3 Oscars but has not won one yet. Across every ceremony in the awards database, Edward Norton has 1 win from 11 nominations.
How old is Edward Norton?
Edward Norton is 57 years old, born on August 18, 1969 in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S..
What is Edward Norton's newest movie?
The most recent film on Edward Norton's filmography is The Invite (2026), in the role of Hawk.
Who does Edward Norton work with most often?
Edward Norton shares the most films with Tilda Swinton (6 films), Wes Anderson (6 films) and Bill Murray (6 films).
The Best Edward Norton Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 52 credits.
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