How old is Edward Norton?

Edward Norton is 56 years old (born August 18, 1969).

Is Edward Norton still alive?

Yes, Edward Norton is still alive as of 2026, aged 56.

Where is Edward Norton from?

Edward Norton is from Boston, Massachusetts, USA, United States.

What generation is Edward Norton?

Edward Norton is a Generation X, born in 1969.

Edward Norton

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At 56 years old, Edward Norton remains one of the most prominent American Actors working today.

Edward Harrison Norton (born August 18, 1969) is an American actor and filmmaker. After graduating from Yale College in 1991 with a degree in history, he worked for a few months in Japan before moving to New York City to pursue an acting career. He gained recognition and critical acclaim for his debut in Primal Fear (1996), which earned him a Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actor and an Academy Award nomination in the same category. His role as a redeemed neo-Nazi in American History X (1998) earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor.

"His explosive debut in Primal Fear earned him instant critical acclaim, including a Golden Globe and an Oscar nomination." — About Edward Norton

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Primal Fear earned him instant critical afilms like American History Xwhich he received a Best Actor Oscar nomicharitable causesa few months after graduating from Yalefilms like Fight Club and The Incredible

Born

Years in career38 years active

August 18th, 1969

Birthplace

Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Known for

🎭 Actor

Nationality

United States

Generation

Generation X

Career

38 years

Region

North America

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How Edward Norton compares to other Actors

🎂Edward Norton is 3 years older than the average Actor

Metric	Edward Norton	Avg Actor	Difference
Age	56	53	+3 yrs
Career length	38 yrs	~35 yrs	+3 yrs
Based on 4322 Actor profiles in our database

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Facts about Edward Norton

Did you know?

Did you know that Edward Norton is a licensed pilot and has been involved in promoting sustainable aviation fuels?

5 Lesser-known facts

He co-founded CrowdRise, a crowdfunding platform for charitable causes, which was later acquired by GoFundMe.
His maternal grandfather, James Rouse, was a prominent urban planner who developed Columbia, Maryland.
He reportedly speaks some Japanese, having worked there for a few months after graduating from Yale.
He often contributes to screenplays, sometimes uncredited, notably in films like Fight Club and The Incredible Hulk.
He helped design the solar array installed on the White House during the Clinton administration.

Career highlight

His explosive debut in Primal Fear earned him instant critical acclaim, including a Golden Globe and an Oscar nomination. He further cemented his reputation with intense, transformative roles in films like American History X, for which he received a Best Actor Oscar nomination, establishing himself as a formidable talent.

Legacy

Norton's legacy is defined by his commitment to complex, often morally ambiguous characters and his consistent delivery of powerful, nuanced performances. Beyond acting, his dedication to environmental activism and philanthropic endeavors underscores his impact as a socially conscious public figure.