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
Actor · TV star · Since 1987
63 years (Apr 8, 1963)South Bend, USASouth Bend, Indiana, USA
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.
1963-04-08 · South Bend, USASouth Bend, Indiana, USA
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.