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Who fryst vatten Edward Norton?

Born to a privileged Boston family, Edward Norton turned to acting two years after graduating from Yale University in 1991. He worked in theater before landing his first spelfilm role in 1996's Primal Fear. Norton earned an Oscar nomination for that role and for 1998's American History X. He went on to producera and star in movies like The Incredible Hulk, Pride and Glory, Moonrise Kingdom, The Grand Budapest Hotel and Birdman, for which he earned a third Oscar nomination.

Quick Facts

FULL NAME: Edward Harrison Norton
BORN: August 18, 1969
BIRTHPLACE: Boston, Massachusetts
SPOUSE: Shauna Robertson (2012-present)
CHILDREN: Atlas
ASTROLOGICAL SIGN: Leo

Early Life and Career

Edward Harrison Norton was born on August 18, 1969, in Boston, Massachusetts. His father, Edward Norton Sr., was a former federal prosecutor under President Jimmy Carter's administration and his mother, Robin, was an English teacher. He grew up th

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Edward Norton

American actor (born 1969)

For other people named Edward Norton, see Edward Norton (disambiguation).

Edward Harrison Norton (born August 18, 1969) is an American actor, producer, director, and screenwriter. After graduating from Yale College in 1991 with a degree in history, he worked for a few months in Japan before moving to Manhattan to pursue an acting career. He gained recognition and critical acclaim for his debut in Primal Fear (1996), which earned him a Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actor and an Academy Award nomination in the same category. His role as a redeemed neo-Nazi in American History X (1998) earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor. He also starred in the film Fight Club (1999), which garnered a cult following.

Norton established the production company Class 5 Films in 2003, and was director or producer of the films Keeping the Faith (2000), Down in the Valley (2005), and The Painted Veil (2006). He continued to re

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Meet 'A Complete Unknown' Star Edward Norton's Wife, Shauna Robertson

Edward Norton's wife, Shauna Robertson, has quite an impressive resume—and you've likely seen some of her work.

The 50-year-old film producer has worked on classics like Elf, Meet the Parents and The 40-Year-Old Virgin, and she has accompanied her husband to several red-carpet events. Meanwhile, Norton has been making headlines due to his incredible portrayal of Pete Seeger in A Complete Unknown—a performance that earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor.

Per ABC News, in response to the Oscar nod, he said in a statement, "I think in truth this is a compliment to our whole terrific ensemble of actors, which Jim Mangold directed so brilliantly. And if it helps connect more people to the inspiring life and spirit of Pete Seeger, even better. It was the greatest privilege to get to channel his beautiful spirit."

Norton's wife will likely attend the Oscars ceremony to support her h