About
Dean Joseph Norris (born April 8, 1963) 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
Breaking BadSeries • 2008
NCISSeries • 2003
Grey's AnatomySeries • 2005
The MentalistSeries • 2008
American Dad!Series • 2005
CSI: Crime Scene InvestigationSeries • 2000
BonesSeries • 2005
CastleSeries • 2009
The X-FilesSeries • 1993
24Series • 2001
LostSeries • 2004
CharmedSeries • 1998
Better Call SaulSeries • 2015
The West WingSeries • 1999
Married... with ChildrenSeries • 1987
ERSeries • 1994
Curb Your EnthusiasmSeries • 2000
Without a TraceSeries • 2002
The Big Bang TheorySeries • 2007
MediumSeries • 2005
ScandalSeries • 2012
Boston LegalSeries • 2004
GhostsSeries • 2021
Cold CaseSeries • 2003