| Key Information | Details |
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| Full Name | Edward Harrison Norton |
| Date of Birth | August 18, 1969 |
| Height | 6 feet (183 cm) |
| Age | 57 years old as of October 22, 2026 |
| Birthplace | Boston, Massachusetts, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Profession | Actor, filmmaker, producer, director and screenwriter |
| Net Worth | Estimated at around US$300 million in some celebrity-wealth publications; this figure is not officially confirmed or independently audited |
| Nickname | Ed |
| Father | Edward Mower Norton Jr., an environmental lawyer and former federal prosecutor |
| Mother | Lydia Robinson Norton, known as Robin Rouse, an English teacher |
| Siblings | Two younger siblings: Molly Norton and James Norton |
| Wife | Shauna Robertson, a Canadian film producer |
| Marriage Date | 2012 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Children | One publicly known son, Atlas Norton, born in 2013 |
| Family Life | Norton and his wife generally keep their family life private and limit their son’s exposure to public attention |
| Education | Graduated from Yale University in 1991 with a degree in history |
| Additional Studies | Studied Japanese during his university years |
| Early Interests | Developed an interest in theatre and acting while growing up |
| Acting Debut | Made his feature-film debut in Primal Fear (1996) |
| Breakthrough Performance | Played Aaron Stampler in Primal Fear, earning major critical attention |
| Famous For | Primal Fear, American History X, Fight Club, The Incredible Hulk and Birdman |
| Major Film: Primal Fear | His 1996 performance as Aaron Stampler earned him a Golden Globe Award and an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor |
| Major Film: American History X | Played Derek Vinyard in the 1998 drama, earning an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor |
| Major Film: Fight Club | Starred as the unnamed narrator in David Fincher’s 1999 cult film alongside Brad Pitt and Helena Bonham Carter |
| Major Film: The 25th Hour | Played Montgomery Brogan in Spike Lee’s 2002 drama |
| Major Film: The Illusionist | Starred as Eisenheim in the 2006 romantic mystery film |
| Major Film: The Incredible Hulk | Played Bruce Banner in Marvel’s The Incredible Hulk (2008) |
| Major Film: Moonrise Kingdom | Appeared as Scout Master Randy Ward in Wes Anderson’s 2012 film |
| Major Film: Birdman | Played Mike Shiner in the 2014 film, earning an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor |
| Recent Film Work | Appeared in Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery (2022) and A Complete Unknown (2024) |
| Directorial Work | Directed Keeping the Faith (2000) and Motherless Brooklyn (2019) |
| Screenwriting | Wrote and directed Motherless Brooklyn, adapting Jonathan Lethem’s novel for the screen |
| Production Work | Has produced films and supported independent filmmaking through his professional projects |
| Acting Style | Known for psychologically layered roles, detailed character preparation and performances that move between drama, satire and dark comedy |
| Career Approach | Often selects projects that offer challenging characters or distinctive storytelling rather than following one genre |
| Awards and Nominations | Golden Globe winner and multiple-time Academy Award nominee |
| Academy Award Nominations | Nominated for Primal Fear, American History X and Birdman |
| Environmental Work | Co-founded the nonprofit organisation Enterprise Community Partners’ predecessor initiative, Enterprise Foundation involvement, and has supported environmental and sustainability projects; his most prominent environmental initiative is the online platform Crowdrise, co-founded in 2010 |
| Philanthropy | Supports environmental conservation, affordable housing and community-focused causes |
| Business Interests | Has participated in technology and social-impact ventures, including the fundraising platform Crowdrise |
| Hobbies and Interests | Reading, theatre, filmmaking, environmental causes and community projects |
| Hair Colour | Brown, with some grey hair as he has aged |
| Eye Colour | Often described as hazel; descriptions vary |
| Weight | No reliably confirmed current public figure |
| Instagram | No personal account confidently confirmed as his official Instagram |
| Other Social Media | Maintains a relatively low personal social-media profile |
| Residence | Has been associated with New York and other locations; exact current residential details are private |
| Income Sources | Acting salaries, directing, screenwriting, producing and business investments |
| Public Image | Recognised for intellectual, character-driven performances and a preference for keeping his private life out of the spotlight |
| Career Legacy | Edward Norton is regarded as one of the notable American actors of his generation, with a filmography spanning independent cinema, major studio productions and directing projects |
