Edward Norton Biography

Born on: 18th Aug 69

Born in: United States

Marital status: Married

Occupation: Actor, Producer and Director

Edward Norton is a well-known American actor, director, screen-writer and a noted producer. Norton first burst into the acting scene with a starring role in the in the 1996 court room drama “Primal Fear” which landed him a prestigious Academy Award nomination. History repeated itself two years later when his portrayal of the lead role in the social drama “American History X” also garnered an Academy nomination in the best actor category. The artist has also tried his luck in film direction with the year 2000 film “Keeping the Faith”. 

Norton’s multiple talents have ensured rich monetary rewards for the actor and today his bank balance stands at a staggering $50 million. A considerable part of this wealth has been generated from Edward’s film stints as an accomplished actor and director. The actor has also produced a few movies and has earned a handsome profit from a few of them. Fashion giant Prada has offered a lucrative endorsement deal worth millions of dollars to Norton for being the face of their designer LG mobile phone.

The actor’s fabulous wealth has ensured that he can easily afford a luxurious way of life. Norton resides in a massive mansion in the iconic Beverly Hills neighborhood of Los Angeles, California. His love of unique cars is satiated by the revolutionary BMW 7 hybrid vehicle which is powered by hydrogen fuel. Edward loves to embark on vacations to exotic beach resorts with his fiancee and is frequently photographed in famous European holiday destinations like Italy and Spain. The actor is a passionate supporter of environmental causes and has extensively campaigned to raise awareness about the perils of human induced climate change. As a part of his efforts to raise public awareness about environmental issues Norton had participated in the 2009 New York City Marathon on behalf of the Maasai Wilderness Conservation Trust. The international community has honored the actor for his sterling efforts and has appointed him as the United Nations Goodwill Ambassador for Biodiversity.

Edward Norton was born in Columbia in a middle-class family and enjoyed a very stable childhood. His mother was a teacher while father was an advocate and a former federal prosecutor. Edward has two other siblings. Norton's personal life has been mired by several controversies and has been the subject of gossip in many tabloids. The actor has been in relationships with many high profile celebrities. The actor has previously dated singer Courtney Love and was also seen with actress Salma Hayek but both these relationships didn’t last long ending in heartbreak for Norton. The artist is presently in a stable relationship with his longtime producer girlfriend Shauna Robertson.