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Edward Norton
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August 18, 1969 in Columbia, Maryland
Biography:An actor of unusual talent, "Edward Norton" attained almost instant stardom with his film debut 1996's "Primal Fear". For his thoroughly chilling breakthrough performance as a Kentucky altar boy accused of murder, "Norton" was credited with saving an otherwise mediocre film and further rewarded with Golden Globe and Oscar nominations. Remarkably disconnected from all of the hype that is usually associated with fresh talent, "Norton" has gone on to further prove his worth in such films as "American History X", "The People vs. Larry Flynt", and "Fight Club".

The son of a former Carter Administration federal prosecutor and an English teacher, as well as the grandson of famed developer James Rouse, "Norton" was born in Boston on August 18, 1969. He was raised in the planned community of Columbia, MD, and from an early age was known as an extremely bright and somewhat serious person. His interest in... Full Biography

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