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Dean Norris

Bio: 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 town selectman James "Big Jim" Rennie on the CBS series Under the Dome (2013–present). 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)
Born: Mon, Apr 08 1963
Birthplace: South Bend, Indiana, USA
Dean Norris is 61 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of The Six Triple Eight
The Six Triple Eight
Dean Norris was
61 in The Six Triple Eight
as 'General Halt'.
Fri, Dec 06 2024
Poster of Carry-On
Carry-On
Dean Norris was
61 in Carry-On
as 'Phil Sarkowski'.
Thu, Dec 05 2024
Poster of Unfrosted
Unfrosted
Dean Norris was
61 in Unfrosted
as 'Khruschev'.
Tue, Apr 30 2024
Poster of Fool's Paradise
Fool's Paradise
Dean Norris was
60 in Fool's Paradise
as 'Studio Head'.
Fri, May 12 2023
Poster of Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark
Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark
Dean Norris was
56 in Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark
as 'Roy Nicholls'.
Thu, Aug 08 2019
Poster of The Hustle
The Hustle
Dean Norris was
56 in The Hustle
as 'Howard Bacon'.
Thu, May 09 2019
Poster of Beirut
Beirut
Dean Norris was
55 in Beirut
as 'Donald Gaines'.
Wed, Apr 11 2018
Poster of Death Wish
Death Wish
Dean Norris was
54 in Death Wish
as 'Detective Rains'.
Fri, Mar 02 2018
Poster of The Book of Henry
The Book of Henry
Dean Norris was
54 in The Book of Henry
as 'Glenn Sickleman'.
Fri, Jun 16 2017
Poster of Fist Fight
Fist Fight
Dean Norris was
53 in Fist Fight
as 'Principal Richard Tyler'.
Thu, Feb 16 2017
Poster of Remember
Remember
Dean Norris was
52 in Remember
as 'John Kurlander'.
Fri, Oct 23 2015
Poster of Secret in Their Eyes
Secret in Their Eyes
Dean Norris was
52 in Secret in Their Eyes
as 'Bumpy'.
Wed, Oct 14 2015
Poster of Men, Women & Children
Men, Women & Children
Dean Norris was
51 in Men, Women & Children
as 'Kent Mooney'.
Fri, Oct 17 2014
Poster of Small Time
Small Time
Dean Norris was
51 in Small Time
as 'Ash Martini'.
Fri, Apr 18 2014
Poster of No Half Measures: Creating the Final Season of Breaking Bad
No Half Measures: Creating the Final Season of Breaking Bad
Dean Norris was
50 in No Half Measures: Creating the Final Season of Breaking Bad
as 'Self'.
Tue, Nov 26 2013
Poster of The Counselor
The Counselor
Dean Norris was
50 in The Counselor
as 'Buyer'.
Fri, Oct 25 2013
Poster of The Frozen Ground
The Frozen Ground
Dean Norris was
50 in The Frozen Ground
as 'Sgt. Lyle Haugsven'.
Thu, Jul 11 2013
Poster of Get the Gringo
Get the Gringo
Dean Norris was
48 in Get the Gringo
as 'Bill'.
Thu, Mar 15 2012
Poster of Remember I'll Always Love You
Remember I'll Always Love You
Dean Norris was
48 in Remember I'll Always Love You
Fri, Jun 17 2011
Poster of Prom
Prom
Dean Norris was
48 in Prom
as 'Frank Prescott'.
Fri, Apr 29 2011
Poster of How Do You Know
How Do You Know
Dean Norris was
47 in How Do You Know
as 'Softball Coach'.
Fri, Dec 17 2010
Poster of Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! Chrimbus Special
Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! Chrimbus Special
Dean Norris was
47 in Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! Chrimbus Special
as 'Del Tong'.
Fri, Oct 22 2010
Poster of Linewatch
Linewatch
Dean Norris was
45 in Linewatch
as 'Warren'.
Tue, Oct 21 2008
Poster of The Heartbreak Kid
The Heartbreak Kid
Dean Norris was
44 in The Heartbreak Kid
as 'Jodi's Father'.
Fri, Oct 05 2007
Poster of Evan Almighty
Evan Almighty
Dean Norris was
44 in Evan Almighty
as 'Officer Collins'.
Sat, Jun 09 2007
Poster of Little Miss Sunshine
Little Miss Sunshine
Dean Norris was
43 in Little Miss Sunshine
as 'State Trooper McCleary'.
Wed, Jul 26 2006
Poster of Mrs. Harris
Mrs. Harris
Dean Norris was
42 in Mrs. Harris
as 'Sporting Goods Clerk'.
Sat, Feb 25 2006
Poster of American Gun
American Gun
Dean Norris was
42 in American Gun
as 'Terrence'.
Thu, Sep 15 2005
Poster of The One
The One
Dean Norris was
38 in The One
as 'Sgt. Siegel'.
Fri, Nov 02 2001
Poster of Sonic Impact
Sonic Impact
Dean Norris was
37 in Sonic Impact
as 'Agent McGee'.
Tue, Nov 14 2000
Poster of The Cell
The Cell
Dean Norris was
37 in The Cell
as 'Cole'.
Thu, Aug 17 2000
Poster of 3 Strikes
3 Strikes
Dean Norris was
36 in 3 Strikes
as 'Officer Roberts'.
Wed, Mar 01 2000
Poster of My Little Assassin
My Little Assassin
Dean Norris was
36 in My Little Assassin
Mon, Oct 11 1999
Poster of Mr. Murder
Mr. Murder
Dean Norris was
35 in Mr. Murder
as 'Victor 'Vic' Delorio'.
Mon, Sep 21 1998
Poster of Without Limits
Without Limits
Dean Norris was
35 in Without Limits
as 'Bill Dellinger'.
Fri, Sep 11 1998
Poster of The Negotiator
The Negotiator
Dean Norris was
35 in The Negotiator
as 'Scott'.
Wed, Jul 29 1998
Poster of On the Line
On the Line
Dean Norris was
34 in On the Line
as 'Manny Denikolas'.
Thu, Jan 15 1998
Poster of Starship Troopers
Starship Troopers
Dean Norris was
34 in Starship Troopers
as 'Commanding Officer'.
Fri, Nov 07 1997
Poster of Gattaca
Gattaca
Dean Norris was
34 in Gattaca
as 'Cop on the Beat'.
Sun, Sep 07 1997
Poster of After Jimmy
After Jimmy
Dean Norris was
33 in After Jimmy
as 'Ray Johnson'.
Tue, Sep 24 1996
Poster of Death Benefit
Death Benefit
Dean Norris was
32 in Death Benefit
as 'Rod Montgomery'.
Wed, Mar 13 1996
Poster of Forgotten Sins
Forgotten Sins
Dean Norris was
32 in Forgotten Sins
as 'Detective Carl Messenger'.
Thu, Mar 07 1996
Poster of Seduced by Madness: The Diane Borchardt Story
Seduced by Madness: The Diane Borchardt Story
Dean Norris was
32 in Seduced by Madness: The Diane Borchardt Story
as 'Detective Pike'.
Sun, Feb 25 1996
Poster of It Came from Outer Space II
It Came from Outer Space II
Dean Norris was
32 in It Came from Outer Space II
as 'Dave Grant'.
Sun, Dec 31 1995
Poster of Money Train
Money Train
Dean Norris was
32 in Money Train
as 'Guard with Dooley'.
Tue, Nov 21 1995
Poster of In the Line of Duty: Hunt for Justice
In the Line of Duty: Hunt for Justice
Dean Norris was
32 in In the Line of Duty: Hunt for Justice
as 'Levasseur'.
Sun, Oct 01 1995
Poster of Number One Fan
Number One Fan
Dean Norris was
32 in Number One Fan
as 'Graham Chandler'.
Tue, Sep 26 1995
Poster of Safe
Safe
Dean Norris was
32 in Safe
as 'Mover'.
Fri, Jun 23 1995
Poster of Texas Justice
Texas Justice
Dean Norris was
31 in Texas Justice
Sun, Feb 12 1995
Poster of Lakota Woman: Siege at Wounded Knee
Lakota Woman: Siege at Wounded Knee
Dean Norris was
31 in Lakota Woman: Siege at Wounded Knee
as 'Red Arrow'.
Sun, Oct 16 1994
Poster of The Last Seduction
The Last Seduction
Dean Norris was
31 in The Last Seduction
as 'Shep'.
Thu, May 26 1994
Poster of Playmaker
Playmaker
Dean Norris was
31 in Playmaker
as 'Detective Marconi'.
Sat, May 14 1994
Poster of Full Eclipse
Full Eclipse
Dean Norris was
30 in Full Eclipse
as 'Fleming'.
Sat, Nov 27 1993
Poster of Jailbait
Jailbait
Dean Norris was
30 in Jailbait
as 'Hershiser'.
Fri, Oct 22 1993
Poster of The Firm
The Firm
Dean Norris was
30 in The Firm
as 'The Squat Man'.
Wed, Jun 30 1993
Poster of Barbarians at the Gate
Barbarians at the Gate
Dean Norris was
29 in Barbarians at the Gate
as '1st Scientist'.
Sat, Mar 20 1993
Poster of It's Nothing Personal
It's Nothing Personal
Dean Norris was
29 in It's Nothing Personal
as 'Michael Dawson'.
Mon, Feb 01 1993
Poster of From the Files of Joseph Wambaugh: A Jury of One
From the Files of Joseph Wambaugh: A Jury of One
Dean Norris was
29 in From the Files of Joseph Wambaugh: A Jury of One
as 'Det. Russell Dahl'.
Sun, Nov 29 1992
Poster of Secrets
Secrets
Dean Norris was
28 in Secrets
as 'Henderson'.
Mon, Apr 06 1992
Poster of The Lawnmower Man
The Lawnmower Man
Dean Norris was
28 in The Lawnmower Man
as 'The Director'.
Thu, Mar 05 1992
Poster of Till Death Us Do Part
Till Death Us Do Part
Dean Norris was
28 in Till Death Us Do Part
as 'Matt Hobert'.
Tue, Feb 18 1992
Poster of Locked Up: A Mother’s Rage
Locked Up: A Mother’s Rage
Dean Norris was
28 in Locked Up: A Mother’s Rage
as 'Mike'.
Tue, Oct 29 1991
Poster of Terminator 2: Judgment Day
Terminator 2: Judgment Day
Dean Norris was
28 in Terminator 2: Judgment Day
as 'SWAT Team Leader'.
Wed, Jul 03 1991
Poster of Murderous Vision
Murderous Vision
Dean Norris was
27 in Murderous Vision
as 'Lieutenant Martin'.
Thu, Feb 21 1991
Poster of When You Remember Me
When You Remember Me
Dean Norris was
27 in When You Remember Me
as 'Bill'.
Sun, Oct 07 1990
Poster of Desperate Hours
Desperate Hours
Dean Norris was
27 in Desperate Hours
as 'Maddox'.
Fri, Oct 05 1990
Poster of Gremlins 2: The New Batch
Gremlins 2: The New Batch
Dean Norris was
27 in Gremlins 2: The New Batch
as 'SWAT Team Leader'.
Fri, Jun 15 1990
Poster of Total Recall
Total Recall
Dean Norris was
27 in Total Recall
as 'Tony'.
Fri, Jun 01 1990
Poster of Montana
Montana
Dean Norris was
26 in Montana
as 'Foreman'.
Fri, Feb 09 1990
Poster of Hard to Kill
Hard to Kill
Dean Norris was
26 in Hard to Kill
as 'Det. Sgt. Goodhart'.
Fri, Feb 09 1990
Poster of Lethal Weapon 2
Lethal Weapon 2
Dean Norris was
26 in Lethal Weapon 2
as 'Tim Cavanaugh'.
Fri, Jul 07 1989
Poster of Disorganized Crime
Disorganized Crime
Dean Norris was
26 in Disorganized Crime
as 'Deputy Joe'.
Fri, Apr 14 1989
Poster of Question of Faith
Question of Faith
Dean Norris was
25 in Question of Faith
as 'Richard'.
Thu, Oct 06 1988
Poster of The Parenting
The Parenting
Dean Norris will be
61+ in The Parenting
Unreleased

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Ghosts
Ghosts
Dean Norris was
58+ in Ghosts
as 'Frank'.
First Air Date
Thu, Oct 07 2021
Poster of United States of Al
United States of Al
Dean Norris was
57+ in United States of Al
as 'Art'.
First Air Date
Thu, Apr 01 2021
Poster of Law & Order: Organized Crime
Law & Order: Organized Crime
Dean Norris was
57+ in Law & Order: Organized Crime
as 'Randall Stabler'.
First Air Date
Thu, Apr 01 2021
Poster of The Act
The Act
Dean Norris was
55+ in The Act
as 'Russ'.
First Air Date
Wed, Mar 20 2019
Poster of Get Shorty
Get Shorty
Dean Norris was
54+ in Get Shorty
as 'Bob Grace'.
First Air Date
Sun, Aug 13 2017
Poster of Claws
Claws
Dean Norris was
54+ in Claws
as 'Clay "Uncle Daddy" Husser'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jun 11 2017
Poster of Girlboss
Girlboss
Dean Norris was
54+ in Girlboss
as 'Jay'.
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Fri, Apr 21 2017
Poster of Superstore
Superstore
Dean Norris was
52+ in Superstore
as 'Howard Fox'.
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Mon, Nov 30 2015
Poster of Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt
Dean Norris was
51+ in Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt
as 'Le Loup'.
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Fri, Mar 06 2015
Poster of Better Call Saul
Better Call Saul
Dean Norris was
51+ in Better Call Saul
as 'Hank Schrader'.
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Sun, Feb 08 2015
Poster of Sons of Liberty
Sons of Liberty
Dean Norris was
51+ in Sons of Liberty
as 'Ben Franklin'.
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Sun, Jan 25 2015
Poster of Under the Dome
Under the Dome
Dean Norris was
50+ in Under the Dome
as 'James "Big Jim" Rennie'.
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Mon, Jun 24 2013
Poster of Scandal
Scandal
Dean Norris was
48+ in Scandal
as 'Fenton Glackland'.
First Air Date
Thu, Apr 05 2012
Poster of Key & Peele
Key & Peele
Dean Norris was
48+ in Key & Peele
as 'Mexican Drug Cartel Leader'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jan 31 2012
Poster of Whitney
Whitney
Dean Norris was
48+ in Whitney
as 'Wayne'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 22 2011
Poster of Body of Proof
Body of Proof
Dean Norris was
47+ in Body of Proof
as 'Special Agent Brendan Johnson'.
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Tue, Mar 29 2011
Poster of Eagleheart
Eagleheart
Dean Norris was
47+ in Eagleheart
as 'Deke'.
First Air Date
Thu, Feb 03 2011
Poster of Fairly Legal
Fairly Legal
Dean Norris was
47+ in Fairly Legal
as 'Coach Gardner'.
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Thu, Jan 20 2011
Poster of Law & Order: LA
Law & Order: LA
Dean Norris was
47+ in Law & Order: LA
as 'Bob Kentner'.
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Wed, Sep 29 2010
Poster of The Defenders
The Defenders
Dean Norris was
47+ in The Defenders
as 'Donnie Barrett'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 22 2010
Poster of The Glades
The Glades
Dean Norris was
47+ in The Glades
as 'Michael Nelson'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jul 11 2010
Poster of Castle
Castle
Dean Norris was
45+ in Castle
as 'John Davis'.
First Air Date
Mon, Mar 09 2009
Poster of Lie to Me
Lie to Me
Dean Norris was
45+ in Lie to Me
as 'Dawkins'.
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Wed, Jan 21 2009
Poster of The Mentalist
The Mentalist
Dean Norris was
45+ in The Mentalist
as 'Sgt. Don Henderson'.
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Tue, Sep 23 2008
Poster of True Blood
True Blood
Dean Norris was
45+ in True Blood
as 'Leon'.
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Sun, Sep 07 2008
Poster of Breaking Bad
Breaking Bad
Dean Norris was
44+ in Breaking Bad
as 'Hank Schrader'.
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Sun, Jan 20 2008
Poster of Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles
Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles
Dean Norris was
44+ in Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles
as 'Nelson'.
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Sun, Jan 13 2008
Poster of The Big Bang Theory
The Big Bang Theory
Dean Norris was
44+ in The Big Bang Theory
as 'Richard Williams'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 24 2007
Poster of Saving Grace
Saving Grace
Dean Norris was
44+ in Saving Grace
First Air Date
Mon, Jul 23 2007
Poster of Justice
Justice
Dean Norris was
43+ in Justice
First Air Date
Wed, Aug 30 2006
Poster of Windfall
Windfall
Dean Norris was
43+ in Windfall
First Air Date
Thu, Jun 08 2006
Poster of The Unit
The Unit
Dean Norris was
42+ in The Unit
as 'Supervisor Marsh'.
First Air Date
Tue, Mar 07 2006
Poster of Bones
Bones
Dean Norris was
42+ in Bones
as 'Don Timmons'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 13 2005
Poster of Grey's Anatomy
Grey's Anatomy
Dean Norris was
41+ in Grey's Anatomy
as 'Vince'.
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Sun, Mar 27 2005
Poster of American Dad!
American Dad!
Dean Norris was
41+ in American Dad!
as 'Head of Security (voice)'.
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Sun, Feb 06 2005
Poster of Medium
Medium
Dean Norris was
41+ in Medium
as 'Detective Rickey, Paul Scanlon'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jan 03 2005
Poster of Boston Legal
Boston Legal
Dean Norris was
41+ in Boston Legal
as 'Byron Kaneb'.
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 03 2004
Poster of Lost
Lost
Dean Norris was
41+ in Lost
as 'Howard Gray'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 22 2004
Poster of LAX
LAX
Dean Norris was
41+ in LAX
as 'Danny'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 13 2004
Poster of Medical Investigation
Medical Investigation
Dean Norris was
41+ in Medical Investigation
as 'David Weiner'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 09 2004
Poster of The Lyon's Den
The Lyon's Den
Dean Norris was
40+ in The Lyon's Den
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 28 2003
Poster of Cold Case
Cold Case
Dean Norris was
40+ in Cold Case
as 'Wayne Nelson (1994 & 2006)'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 28 2003
Poster of NCIS
NCIS
Dean Norris was
40+ in NCIS
as 'Vestman'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 23 2003
Poster of Las Vegas
Las Vegas
Dean Norris was
40+ in Las Vegas
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 22 2003
Poster of Nip/Tuck
Nip/Tuck
Dean Norris was
40+ in Nip/Tuck
First Air Date
Tue, Jul 22 2003
Poster of Tremors
Tremors
Dean Norris was
39+ in Tremors
as 'W.D. Twitchell'.
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Fri, Mar 28 2003
Poster of American Dreams
American Dreams
Dean Norris was
39+ in American Dreams
as 'Frank Moran'.
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Sun, Sep 29 2002
Poster of Without a Trace
Without a Trace
Dean Norris was
39+ in Without a Trace
as 'Tim Orley'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 26 2002
Poster of 24
24
Dean Norris was
38+ in 24
as 'General Bowden'.
First Air Date
Tue, Nov 06 2001
Poster of Crossing Jordan
Crossing Jordan
Dean Norris was
38+ in Crossing Jordan
as 'Liam Moore'.
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Mon, Sep 24 2001
Poster of Six Feet Under
Six Feet Under
Dean Norris was
38+ in Six Feet Under
as 'Detective Shea'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jun 03 2001
Poster of Boston Public
Boston Public
Dean Norris was
37+ in Boston Public
as 'Matthew Gordon'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 23 2000
Poster of Curb Your Enthusiasm
Curb Your Enthusiasm
Dean Norris was
37+ in Curb Your Enthusiasm
as 'Judge Whittaker'.
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 15 2000
Poster of The District
The District
Dean Norris was
37+ in The District
as 'Charles N. Burke'.
First Air Date
Sat, Oct 07 2000
Poster of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
Dean Norris was
37+ in CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
as 'Bob Durham, Phil Baker'.
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 06 2000
Poster of The West Wing
The West Wing
Dean Norris was
36+ in The West Wing
as 'Steve Hodder'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 22 1999
Poster of Charmed
Charmed
Dean Norris was
35+ in Charmed
as 'Dr. Stone'.
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 07 1998
Poster of V.I.P.
V.I.P.
Dean Norris was
35+ in V.I.P.
as 'Jackson Lasarr'.
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Sat, Sep 26 1998
Poster of The Pretender
The Pretender
Dean Norris was
33+ in The Pretender
as 'Tommy Larson, Sheriff Whalen'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 19 1996
Poster of Murder One
Murder One
Dean Norris was
32+ in Murder One
as 'Rusty Arnold'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 20 1995
Poster of ER
ER
Dean Norris was
31+ in ER
as 'Clark'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 19 1994
Poster of The X-Files
The X-Files
Dean Norris was
30+ in The X-Files
as 'Marshal Tapia'.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 10 1993
Poster of Fallen Angels
Fallen Angels
Dean Norris was
30+ in Fallen Angels
as 'Allen'.
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Sun, Aug 01 1993
Poster of Walker, Texas Ranger
Walker, Texas Ranger
Dean Norris was
30+ in Walker, Texas Ranger
as 'Deke Powell'.
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Wed, Apr 21 1993
Poster of Beauty and the Beast
Beauty and the Beast
Dean Norris was
24+ in Beauty and the Beast
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Fri, Sep 25 1987
Poster of Married... with Children
Married... with Children
Dean Norris was
23+ in Married... with Children
as 'Rodent'.
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 05 1987
Poster of The Equalizer
The Equalizer
Dean Norris was
22+ in The Equalizer
as 'Martin'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 18 1985