Dean Norris
Acting
Dean Joseph Norris (born April 8, 1963 height 5' 7" (1,70 m)) is an American actor, best known for portraying DEA agent Hank Schrader on the AMC series Breaking Bad (2008–2013) and its spin-off Better Call Saul (2015–2022), as well as town selectman James "Big Jim" Rennie on the CBS series Under the Dome (2013–2015). He has also appeared in films such as Lethal Weapon 2 (1989), Total Recall (1990), Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991), Starship Troopers (1997), Little Miss Sunshine (2006), and Evan Almighty (2007). Norris was born in South Bend, Indiana, to Jack, a furniture store owner, and Rosie Norris. He has four sisters. Norris graduated from Clay High School in 1981, where he says he got straight A's. He is a 1985 graduate of Harvard College, where he majored in social studies. He also attended the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art.
Known for
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movieBorder Hunters
2025
Abraham
movieThe Six Triple Eight
2024
General Halt
movieCarry-On
2024
Phil Sarkowski
movieUnfrosted
2024
Khruschev
Liam and Michael
2023
Michael's Father
movieFool's Paradise
2023
Studio Head
tvGhosts
2021
Frank
tvLaw & Order: Organized Crime
2021
Randall Stabler
movieScary Stories to Tell in the Dark
2019
Roy Nicholls
movieThe Hustle
2019
Howard Bacon
tvThe Act
2019
Russ
movieBeirut
2018
Donald Gaines
movieDeath Wish
2018
Detective Rains
tvGet Shorty
2017
Bob Grace
movieThe Book of Henry
2017
Glenn Sickleman
tvClaws
2017
Clay "Uncle Daddy" Husser
movieFist Fight
2017
Principal Richard Tyler
tvSuperstore
2015
Howard Fox
movieRemember
2015
John Kurlander
tvBetter Call Saul
2015
Hank Schrader
tvSons of Liberty
2015
Ben Franklin
movieMen, Women & Children
2014
Kent Mooney
movieSmall Time
2014
Ash Martini
movieThe Frozen Ground
2013
Sgt. Lyle Haugsven
tvUnder the Dome
2013
James "Big Jim" Rennie
tvScandal
2012
Fenton Glackland
tvKey & Peele
2012
Mexican Drug Cartel Leader
tvWhitney
2011
Wayne
movieProm
2011
Frank Prescott
tvBody of Proof
2011
Special Agent Brendan Johnson
tvEagleheart
2011
Deke
tvFairly Legal
2011
Coach Gardner
movieHow Do You Know
2010
Softball Coach
tvLaw & Order: LA
2010
Bob Kentner
tvThe Defenders
2010
Donnie Barrett
tvThe Glades
2010
Michael Nelson
tvDark Blue
2009
Cahill
tvCastle
2009
John Davis
tvLie to Me
2009
Dawkins
movieLinewatch
2008
Warren Kane
tvThe Mentalist
2008
Sgt. Don Henderson
tvTrue Blood
2008
Leon
tvBreaking Bad
2008
Hank Schrader
movieThe Heartbreak Kid
2007
Jodi's Father
tvThe Big Bang Theory
2007
Richard Williams
tvSaving Grace
2007
Ross Ford
movieEvan Almighty
2007
Officer Collins
movieLittle Miss Sunshine
2006
State Trooper McCleary
tvWindfall
2006
Damien's Father
tvThe Unit
2006
Supervisor Marsh
movieMrs. Harris
2006
Sporting Goods Clerk
tvOver There
2005
Mr. Parker
movieAmerican Gun
2005
Terrence
tvBones
2005
Don Timmons
tvGrey's Anatomy
2005
Vince
tvAmerican Dad!
2005
Head of Security (voice)
tvMedium
2005
Detective Rickey / Paul Scanlon
tvBoston Legal
2004
Byron Kaneb
tvLost
2004
Howard Gray
tvLAX
2004
Danny
tvMedical Investigation
2004
David Weiner
tvCold Case
2003
Wayne Nelson (1994 & 2006)
tvNCIS
2003
Vestman
tvLas Vegas
2003
Ray Brennan
tvNip/Tuck
2003
Mark Noble
tvTremors
2003
W.D. Twitchell
tvAmerican Dreams
2002
Frank Moran
tvWithout a Trace
2002
Tim Orley
tv24
2001
General Bowden
movieThe One
2001
Sgt. Siegel
tvCrossing Jordan
2001
Liam Moore
tvSix Feet Under
2001
Detective Shea
movieSonic Impact
2000
Agent McGee
tvBoston Public
2000
Matthew Gordon
tvCurb Your Enthusiasm
2000
Judge Whittaker
tvThe District
2000
Charles N. Burke
tvCSI: Crime Scene Investigation
2000
Bob Durham / Phil Baker
movie3 Strikes
2000
Officer Roberts
tvThe West Wing
1999
Steve Hodder
movieLansky
1999
Naval Captain
tvCharmed
1998
Dr. Stone
tvV.I.P.
1998
Jackson Lasarr
movieMr. Murder
1998
Victor 'Vic' Delorio
movieWithout Limits
1998
Bill Dellinger
movieOn the Line
1998
Manny Denikolas
movieStarship Troopers
1997
Commanding Officer
movieGattaca
1997
Cop on the Beat
movieRiot
1997
Kalena
tvThe Practice
1997
Detective
tvMillennium
1996
Agent Boxer
After Jimmy
1996
Ray Johnson
tvThe Pretender
1996
Tommy Larson / Sheriff Whalen
tvNash Bridges
1996
Frank Maddigan
movieDeath Benefit
1996
Rod Montgomery
movieForgotten Sins
1996
Detective Carl Messenger
tvSeduced by Madness
1996
Detective Pike
movieInnocent Victims
1996
Frank Sarezin
movieIt Came from Outer Space II
1995
Dave Grant
movieMoney Train
1995
Guard with Dooley
movieNumber One Fan
1995
Graham Chandler
tvMurder One
1995
Rusty Arnold
movieSafe
1995
Mover
tvER
1994
Clark
moviePlaymaker
1994
Detective Marconi
movieFull Eclipse
1993
Fleming
movieJailbait
1993
Hershiser
tvThe X-Files
1993
Marshal Tapia
tvFallen Angels
1993
Allen
movieThe Firm
1993
The Squat Man
tvWalker, Texas Ranger
1993
Deke Powell
movieBarbarians at the Gate
1993
1st Scientist
movieIt's Nothing Personal
1993
Michael Dawson
movieFrom the Files of Joseph Wambaugh: A Jury of One
1992
Det. Russell Dahl
movieSecrets
1992
Henderson
movieThe Lawnmower Man
1992
Director
movieTill Death Us Do Part
1992
Matt Hobert
movieTerminator 2: Judgment Day
1991
SWAT Team Leader
movieMurderous Vision
1991
Lieutenant Martin
movieDesperate Hours
1990
Maddox
movieGremlins 2: The New Batch
1990
SWAT Team Leader
movieHard to Kill
1990
Det. Sgt. Goodhart
movieMontana
1990
Foreman
movieLethal Weapon 2
1989
Tim Cavanaugh
movieDisorganized Crime
1989
Deputy Joe
Police Story
1988
Ralph Thomas
movieQuestion of Faith
1988
Richard
tvThe Equalizer
1985
Martin
movieCoyote
Chief Dennison