Dean Norris
Known for
Known above all as Hank Schrader, the DEA agent brother-in-law whose swagger slowly gave way to tragedy in 'Breaking Bad' (2008-2013), Dean Norris spent two decades as a reliable heavy before that role changed everything. Born in South Bend, Indiana, in 1963 and a Harvard graduate, he racked up tough-guy bit parts in 'Total Recall' (1990), 'Terminator 2: Judgment Day' (1991) and 'Little Miss Sunshine' (2006). After Hank, he led the CBS hit 'Under the Dome' (2013-2015) and revisited his most famous character in 'Better Call Saul' (2022). His register: authority figures whose bluster hides real feeling.
Dean Norris
52 Movies
71 Series
Known above all as Hank Schrader, the DEA agent brother-in-law whose swagger slowly gave way to tragedy in 'Breaking Bad' (2008-2013), Dean Norris spent two decades as a reliable heavy before that role changed everything. Born in South Bend, Indiana, in 1963 and a Harvard graduate, he racked up tough-guy bit parts in 'Total Recall' (1990), 'Terminator 2: Judgment Day' (1991) and 'Little Miss Sunshine' (2006). After Hank, he led the CBS hit 'Under the Dome' (2013-2015) and revisited his most famous character in 'Better Call Saul' (2022). His register: authority figures whose bluster hides real feeling.
Movies
Plays SWAT Team Leader
Terminator 2: Judgment Day
1991
Plays Phil Sarkowski
Carry-On
2024
Plays Tim Cavanaugh
Lethal Weapon 2
1989
Plays Tony
Total Recall
1990
Plays Commanding Officer
Starship Troopers
1997
Plays Cop on the Beat
Gattaca
1997
Plays Principal Richard Tyler
Fist Fight
2017
Plays Howard Bacon
The Hustle
2019
Plays The Squat Man
The Firm
1993
Plays Officer Collins
Evan Almighty
2007
Plays Sgt. Siegel
The One
2001
Plays General Halt
The Six Triple Eight
2024
Plays Detective Rains
Death Wish
2018
Plays Scott
The Negotiator
1998
Plays State Trooper McCleary
Little Miss Sunshine
2006
Plays Cole
The Cell
2000
Plays Buyer
The Counselor
2013
Plays Roy Nicholls
Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark
2019
Plays SWAT Team Leader
Gremlins 2: The New Batch
1990
Plays Abraham
Border Hunters
2025
Plays Jodi's Father
The Heartbreak Kid
2007
Plays Guard with Dooley
Money Train
1995
Plays Det. Sgt. Goodhart
Hard to Kill
1990
Plays Sgt. Lyle Haugsven
The Frozen Ground
2013
Plays Bumpy
Secret in Their Eyes
2015
Plays Kent Mooney
Men, Women & Children
2014
Plays Khruschev
Unfrosted
2024
Plays Cliff
The Parenting
2025
Plays Bill
Get the Gringo
2012
Plays Director
The Lawnmower Man
1992
Plays Softball Coach
How Do You Know
2010
Plays Glenn Sickleman
The Book of Henry
2017
Plays Frank Prescott
Prom
2011
Plays Shep
The Last Seduction
1994
Plays John Kurlander
Remember
2015
Plays Mover
Safe
1995
Plays Donald Gaines
Beirut
2018
Plays Maddox
Desperate Hours
1990
Plays Studio Head
Fool's Paradise
2023
Plays Officer Roberts
3 Strikes
2000
Plays Deputy Joe
Disorganized Crime
1989
Plays Warren Kane
Linewatch
2008
Plays Terrence
American Gun
2005
Plays Bill Dellinger
Without Limits
1998
Plays Ash Martini
Small Time
2014
Plays Hershiser
Jailbait
1993
Plays Graham Chandler
Number One Fan
1995
Plays Detective Marconi
Playmaker
1994
Plays Agent McGee
Sonic Impact
2000
Plays Kalena
Riot
1997
TV Shows
Plays Hank Schrader
Breaking Bad
2008
Plays Clay "Uncle Daddy" Husser
Claws
2017
Plays James "Big Jim" Rennie
Under the Dome
2013
Plays Art
United States of Al
2021
Plays Randall Stabler
Law & Order: Organized Crime
2021
Plays Jay
Girlboss
2017
Plays W.D. Twitchell
Tremors
2003
Plays Richard Williams
The Big Bang Theory
2007
Plays Fenton Glackland
Scandal
2012
Plays Damien's Father
Windfall
2006
Plays Paul Scanlon
Medium
2005
Plays Phil Baker
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
2000
Plays Ben Franklin
Sons of Liberty
2015
Plays Rusty Arnold
Murder One
1995
Plays Supervisor Marsh
The Unit
2006
Plays General Bowden
24
2001
Plays Frank Moran
American Dreams
2002
Plays Steve Hodder
The West Wing
1999
Plays Vince
Grey's Anatomy
2005
Plays Special Agent Brendan Johnson
Body of Proof
2011
Plays Hank Schrader
Better Call Saul
2015
Plays Frank
Ghosts
2021
Plays Detective Pike
Seduced by Madness
1996
Plays Matthew Gordon
Boston Public
2000
Plays Detective Shea
Six Feet Under
2001
Plays David Weiner
Medical Investigation
2004
Plays John Davis
Castle
2009
Plays Charles N. Burke
The District
2000
Plays Tommy Larson
The Pretender
1996
Plays Don Timmons
Bones
2005
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Senator Randall Murphy
2026
Film
Border Hunters
Abraham
2025
Film
The Parenting
Cliff
2025
Film
The Six Triple Eight
General Halt
2024
Film
Carry-On
Phil Sarkowski
2024
Film
Unfrosted
Khruschev
2024
Film
Fool's Paradise
Studio Head
2023
Film
Ghosts
Frank · 2 episodes
2021–
TV
United States of Al
Art · 35 episodes
2021–
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Dean Norris and where are they from?
Dean Norris is 63 years old, born on April 8, 1963 in South Bend, Indiana, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Dean Norris?
Dean Norris is best known for roles in Terminator 2: Judgment Day, Little Miss Sunshine, Gattaca.
How many movies has Dean Norris been in?
Over a 38-year career (since 1988), Dean Norris has appeared in 52 movies and 71 TV shows.
What was Dean Norris's first movie?
The career of Dean Norris began with Question of Faith (1988).
What is Dean Norris's most recent movie or series?
Dean Norris's most recent release is TERM, which premiered on July 27, 2026.
What TV shows has Dean Norris appeared in?
On television, Dean Norris has appeared in Breaking Bad, The Big Bang Theory, Grey's Anatomy, Better Call Saul.
Dean Norris
1963-04-08 · South Bend, Indiana, USA
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.