It’s Friday and you know what that means, a new installment of “The Many Faces of…” This week I’ve chosen for Edward Norton. He was born in 1969 in Columbia, Maryland. His father was a lawyer and his mother an English teacher. He studied at Yale University and acted in university plays and was also part of the rowing team. He graduated in 1991 (Bachelor of Arts in History) and worked in Japan for his grandfather’s company. His acting career started in New York in theater. Only in America in 1994 was the first movie he appeared in, but it really kicked off in 1996 with Primal Fear starring Richard Gere. He has since appeared in a total of 28 movies.
Although he might not have appeared in as many movies as other actors/actresses in previous “Many Faces of…” installments, he is one of my favorite actors. My favorite movie role is the one he plays in 25th Hour, although he also was great in American History X.
What’s your favorite Edward Norton role?
He’s an amazing actor but I’m baffled as to why Ridley Scott cast him in Kingdom of Heaven w/ his face covered up the whole time! Anyway, the first time I saw him was in Primal Fear and was totally blown away by his performance.
Wow that was Ed Norton??? Amazing!!! I probably knew that a while ago but the awesomeness of it gave me mini-amnesia
Luckily someone reminded you of this awesome fact Castor 😉
Well, just look at Hugo Weaving who has done that so many times 😉 I think I have seen Primal Fear but can’t remember anything about it…
Recently re-watched his Baldwin IV of Jerusalem from ‘Kingdom of Heaven’. Even though his was masked throughout, his performance shined. Extraordinary actor, alright. Fine post, Nostra.
Have seen it a while ago and nothing stuck with me about the movie. Thanks!
Id watch anything with Norton in it. I wish they would have kept him as the hulk for the avengers!
Yeah, wished he would have been it as well. Norton is one of those actors I enjoy in almost anything.
Been my favourite actor ever since the Dr Jekyll/Mr Hyde triple whammy of Primal Fear, American History X and Fight Club! Not many films can match the performance of Norton so I find myself often disappointed by his more recent films. AHX probably my favourite performance too though Fight Club is my fave film. I need to see Kingdom of Heaven still!
I liked Leaves of Grass in which he plays two brothers. Fight Club is an excellent choice!
I love it when actors show how diverse they can be… for instance… AHX to Fight club? So different, so cool.
I hope he gets some coolness back this year as I feel like he has gone off the boil slightly
Hope he does so as well Scott, he’s such an awesome actor.
My all time favourite role of Edward’s is definitely American History X. I remember watching that and just being completely floored. Amazing performance.
I wouldn’t say I’m a fan of Edward Norton. He has done some great work but he’s not someone I follow. I wasn’t a big fan of him as Hulk/Bruce Banner, so glad they changed that up for the Avengers.
He was a monster in that, really unforgettable role…
I don’t feel the same about Hulk, but can understand if you aren’t a fan of him…
The Incredible Hulk! (And his small cameo on Modern Family!)
It was a nice popcorn flick. I never watched Modern Family….
I didn’t know that he was on The Simpsons, but then again many actor/famous people were in it. I don’t know much of his roles, but I thought his performance in Fight Club was great.
Yeah, there are so many famous people on the Simpsons, I didn’t know it either till I started looking at all his roles.
good one, for me so many new stuffs 🙂
Thanks msbuzzz!
I am glad he is a bit selective about what films he stars in. American History X and Fight Club would have to be my two favorites. I am hoping to be able to add Moonrise Kingdom to my list of favorites. Nice list
Hope it will be good as well!
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I’d watch Edward if he was in a garbage bag 🙂
Hahaha, so you are a big fan then 🙂
Yes I am.
Yes I am. Always have been. Anonymous was me too by the way. Forgot to put my name in. Oops.
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