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Edward Norton - Biography
Edward Norton is one of the most exciting and talented young generation of American actors. He already has two Oscar nominations - for a supporting role in the crime-drama "Primal Fear" and for the leading role in "American History X". The first of these creations brought him also a Golden Globe nomination. He works perfectly in both comedies and dramas, which demonstrates his extreme versatile possibilitis.
Childhood
Born August 18, 1969, in Boston, Massachusetts. His father, Edward Norton Sr., was a former federal prosecutor under the Carter administration and his mother, Robin, was an English teacher. Edward is the eldest of Norton's three children. He has a sister named Molly and a brother - James. Edward's grandfather, an architect James Rouse, designed South Seaport in New York, and is also known as the inventor of shopping malls.
At the age of five Edward decided to become an actor after watching his guardian Betsy True perforim in "If I Were a Princess". At the age of 8, he has worked in a school drama circle, then he was learning acting all the time at various courses in schools and at workshops.
Studies
Norton studied astronomy and Japanese. In 1991 he graduated from Yale University with a degree in history. He began work at The Enterprise Foundation, which was founded by his grandfather. Edward worked at the branch in Osaka because he speaks fluent Japanese. After returning to New York, he started playing at off-Broadway theater, breaking through with his 1993 involvement in Edward Albee's Fragments at the Signature Theatre Company.
Career
Around the time when he was appearing in Albee's Fragments, in Hollywood, they were looking for a young actor to star opposite Richard Gere in a new courtroom thriller, "Primal Fear" (1996). The role was offered to Leonardo DiCaprio but he turned it down. Gere, tired of looking for the right person wanted to abandon the project but changed his mind when Norton appeared. Edward was chosen for the role from among 2,000 competitors. Edward won the Golden Globe for Best Actor in a Supporting Role and received an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in "Primal Fear" (1996).
Before the film was even released, his test screenings for the part were causing a Hollywood sensation, and he was soon offered roles in Woody Allen's "Everyone Says I Love You" (1996) and "The People vs. Larry Flynt" (1996). Before the film was even released, his test screenings for the part were causing a Hollywood sensation, and he was soon offered roles in Woody Allen's Everyone Says I Love You (1996) and "The People vs. Larry Flynt" (1996). For the role in Everyone Says I Love You (1996) he received Los Angeles Film Critics Association Award. Miloš Forman took into account his candidacy for the role of Andy Kaufman in "The Man on the Moon" (1999). Producers, however, chose Jim Carrey.
In 1997, he was rejected the role in Tom Hanks film Saving Private Ryan (1998). In 1998, he starred in the movie "American History X" which earned him another Oscar nomination, and in 1999 he became known for creation in the "Fight Club" by David Fincher, where he appeared alongside Helen Bohn - Carter and Brad Pitt. To prepare for the role, Norton took lessons in boxing, taekwondo, and grappling. Brad Pitt and Edward Norton became friends and Norton was invited to Pitt's wedding with Jennifer Aniston.
In 2000 he made his debut as a director and co-producer of the film "Keeping the Faith". Story that became the basis for the screenplay was written by his friend from his student days, Stuart Blumberg. Edward appeared in the film in the as Father Brian. He dedicated the film to his late mother.
In the following year he partnered with the true legends of cinema - Robert De Niro and Marlon Brando in the film "The Score". The year 2002 brought him performances in films such as "Frida" (along with his then fiancée, Salma Hayek), Spike Lee's "The 25th hour" and "Red Dragon" (the famous prequel to "Silence of the Lambs" and "Hannibal").
In 2003, he starred alongside Charlize Theron in the movie "The Italian Job". After a two-year break he played in the Ridley Scott's epic "Kingdom of Heaven" (2005), and in 2006 starred in the title role in the film "The Illusionist" (alongside Jessica Biel). In 2006 he took part in 10-part mini-series for National Geographic and starred the film "Pride and Glory" where he played with Colin Farrell.
Actor engaged in charitable activities. Some of the money from the salary shall Academy St.. Frances, which grants scholarships to them. Robin Norton.
Childhood
Born August 18, 1969, in Boston, Massachusetts. His father, Edward Norton Sr., was a former federal prosecutor under the Carter administration and his mother, Robin, was an English teacher. Edward is the eldest of Norton's three children. He has a sister named Molly and a brother - James. Edward's grandfather, an architect James Rouse, designed South Seaport in New York, and is also known as the inventor of shopping malls.
At the age of five Edward decided to become an actor after watching his guardian Betsy True perforim in "If I Were a Princess". At the age of 8, he has worked in a school drama circle, then he was learning acting all the time at various courses in schools and at workshops.
Studies
Norton studied astronomy and Japanese. In 1991 he graduated from Yale University with a degree in history. He began work at The Enterprise Foundation, which was founded by his grandfather. Edward worked at the branch in Osaka because he speaks fluent Japanese. After returning to New York, he started playing at off-Broadway theater, breaking through with his 1993 involvement in Edward Albee's Fragments at the Signature Theatre Company.
Career
Around the time when he was appearing in Albee's Fragments, in Hollywood, they were looking for a young actor to star opposite Richard Gere in a new courtroom thriller, "Primal Fear" (1996). The role was offered to Leonardo DiCaprio but he turned it down. Gere, tired of looking for the right person wanted to abandon the project but changed his mind when Norton appeared. Edward was chosen for the role from among 2,000 competitors. Edward won the Golden Globe for Best Actor in a Supporting Role and received an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in "Primal Fear" (1996).
Before the film was even released, his test screenings for the part were causing a Hollywood sensation, and he was soon offered roles in Woody Allen's "Everyone Says I Love You" (1996) and "The People vs. Larry Flynt" (1996). Before the film was even released, his test screenings for the part were causing a Hollywood sensation, and he was soon offered roles in Woody Allen's Everyone Says I Love You (1996) and "The People vs. Larry Flynt" (1996). For the role in Everyone Says I Love You (1996) he received Los Angeles Film Critics Association Award. Miloš Forman took into account his candidacy for the role of Andy Kaufman in "The Man on the Moon" (1999). Producers, however, chose Jim Carrey.
In 1997, he was rejected the role in Tom Hanks film Saving Private Ryan (1998). In 1998, he starred in the movie "American History X" which earned him another Oscar nomination, and in 1999 he became known for creation in the "Fight Club" by David Fincher, where he appeared alongside Helen Bohn - Carter and Brad Pitt. To prepare for the role, Norton took lessons in boxing, taekwondo, and grappling. Brad Pitt and Edward Norton became friends and Norton was invited to Pitt's wedding with Jennifer Aniston.
In 2000 he made his debut as a director and co-producer of the film "Keeping the Faith". Story that became the basis for the screenplay was written by his friend from his student days, Stuart Blumberg. Edward appeared in the film in the as Father Brian. He dedicated the film to his late mother.
In the following year he partnered with the true legends of cinema - Robert De Niro and Marlon Brando in the film "The Score". The year 2002 brought him performances in films such as "Frida" (along with his then fiancée, Salma Hayek), Spike Lee's "The 25th hour" and "Red Dragon" (the famous prequel to "Silence of the Lambs" and "Hannibal").
In 2003, he starred alongside Charlize Theron in the movie "The Italian Job". After a two-year break he played in the Ridley Scott's epic "Kingdom of Heaven" (2005), and in 2006 starred in the title role in the film "The Illusionist" (alongside Jessica Biel). In 2006 he took part in 10-part mini-series for National Geographic and starred the film "Pride and Glory" where he played with Colin Farrell.
Actor engaged in charitable activities. Some of the money from the salary shall Academy St.. Frances, which grants scholarships to them. Robin Norton.
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