Alex Norton
Actor · Since 1980
Known for
For decades now, Alex Norton has been a British actor with the kind of filmography that takes a while to scroll through. He also turns up in 'Brave'. The career now covers more than 59 years. 'Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest' is the longest-standing point of contact with the audience.
Alex Norton
Actor · Since 1980
32 Movies · 21 Series
For decades now, Alex Norton has been a British actor with the kind of filmography that takes a while to scroll through. He also turns up in 'Brave'. The career now covers more than 59 years. 'Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest' is the longest-standing point of contact with the audience.
Movies
Plays Captain Bellamy
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest
2006
Plays Bride's Father
Braveheart
1995
Plays Additional Voices (voice)
Brave
2012
Plays Napoleon Bonaparte
The Count of Monte Cristo
2002
Plays Dennis Cooley
Patriot Games
1992
Plays General
Les Misérables
1998
Plays Gravelbeard (voice)
Dragon Rider
2020
Plays Zibelinsky
White Hunter, Black Heart
1990
Plays Watt
Local Hero
1983
Plays Harding
Squanto: A Warrior's Tale
1994
Plays Dodie
Rab C. Nesbitt: Seasonal Greet
1988
Plays Detective Inspector
Scandal
1989
Plays Prosecuting Lawyer
Under Suspicion
1991
Plays Alec
Gregory's Girl
1980
Plays Bunnie Morris
Little Voice
1998
Plays Harry
Robin Hood
1991
Plays Alfio
Blame It on the Bellboy
1992
Plays Butler / Baron McToff (voice)
Sir Billi
2012
Plays Det Insp Hepburn
Beautiful Creatures
2000
Plays Hillcombe
Hidden City
1987
Plays Malkie
A Sense of Freedom
1985
Plays Tennant (CID)
Shoshana
2024
Plays Kenny Garnet
Complicity
2000
Plays Hanson
Orphans
1998
Plays Lanternist, Sergeant Bell, Diorama Showman, Laughing Cavalier, Wollaston, Ranger, Tramp, Sea Captain, McCallum, Silhouettist, and Mad Photographer
Comrades
1987
Plays Foreigner
Dead on Time
1983
Plays Trevor
Comfort and Joy
1984
Plays Factory Boss
When Saturday Comes
1996
Plays Harold
Bearskin: An Urban Fairytale
1989
Plays Eric
Two Doors Down
2013
TV Shows
Plays DCI Matt Burke
Taggart
1983
Plays Eric
Two Doors Down
2016
Plays Gerard Findlay
Waterloo Road
2006
Plays DCS Wallace
Extremely Dangerous
1999
Plays The Conjuror
The One Game
1988
Plays Kenny Collins
Hatton Garden
2019
Plays Lachlan Watt
The Crow Road
1996
Plays William Gimble
Signs and Wonders
1995
Plays Haggis
Comics
1993
Plays Cameron Watt
Shetland
2013
Plays McAngus, Duke of Argyll
Blackadder
1983
Plays Duncan Soutar
Hamish Macbeth
1995
Plays Gibson
The Sweeney
1975
Plays Murray McNally
Lovejoy
1986
Plays Tulloch
Good Omens
2019
Plays Acupuncturist
Bergerac
1981
Plays Male Dancer
Daredevil: Born Again
2025
Plays Max Beerbohm
Playhouse
1974
Plays Gordon Mackie
The Chief
1990
Plays Cooper
Strangers
1978
Plays Lord Vat / Singer etc
Play for Today
1970
Latest Trailers
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Shoshana
Full Filmography 53
Daredevil: Born Again
Male Dancer · 1 episode
2025–
Shoshana
Tennant (CID)
2024
Good Omens
Tulloch
2023Season 2
Dragon Rider
Gravelbeard (voice)
2020
Hatton Garden
Kenny Collins · 4 episodes
2019–
Two Doors Down
Eric · 42 episodes
2016–
Shetland
Cameron Watt
2014Season 2
Two Doors Down
Eric
2013
Brave
Additional Voices (voice)
2012
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Alex Norton and where are they from?
Alex Norton is 76 years old, born on January 27, 1950 in Glasgow, Scotland, UK.
What are the most famous roles of Alex Norton?
Alex Norton is best known for roles in Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest, Brave, Braveheart.
How many movies has Alex Norton been in?
Over a 59-year career (since 1967), Alex Norton has appeared in 32 movies and 21 TV shows.
What was Alex Norton's first movie?
The career of Alex Norton began with The Hunch (1967).
What is Alex Norton's most recent movie or series?
Alex Norton's most recent release is Being Stanley Baxter, which premiered on December 31, 2025.
What TV shows has Alex Norton appeared in?
On television, Alex Norton has appeared in Good Omens, Daredevil: Born Again, Blackadder, Shetland.
Alex Norton
1950-01-27 · Glasgow, Scotland, UK
Alex Norton is a Scottish television, film and voice actor. He is perhaps best known for his roles as DCI Matt Burke in the STV detective drama series Taggart, and Eric Baird in BBC Two sitcom Two Doors Down. He played eleven roles in Bill Douglas' 1986 film Comrades and has starred in the key films of Bill Forsyth (Gregory's Girl, Local Hero and Comfort and Joy) as well as big Hollywood productions like Braveheart, White Hunter Black Heart and Patriot Games. He was one of the founder members of the 7:84 company, touring Scotland with The Cheviot, the Stag, and the Black Black Oil in the 1970s.