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Dean Norris
★ Acting

Dean Norris

Born 1963 · South Bend, Indiana, USA · Active 1985–2025

Dean Norris, born in 1963 in South Bend, Indiana, has made a mark in cult cinema with his roles in Total Recall (1990) and It Came from Outer Space II (1995). Known for his commanding presence, Norris brings a unique intensity to his characters, whether navigating the complexities of a futuristic world or facing extraterrestrial threats. His diverse background, including training at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, enriches his performances, making him a compelling figure in the realm of genre films.

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It Came from Outer Space II

It Came from Outer Space II

1995 ★ 3.3
as Dave Grant

Aliens crashland near a small desert town, strewing odd bluish-glowing rocks throughout the area. Townfolk notice something is amiss when temperatures begin to soar, water disappears, power goes down and people seem not to be themselves.

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Filmography

162 credits
2020s 12 credits
2025
Movie ★ 6.0
2025
Movie ★ 6.4
2025
Border Hunters as Abraham
Movie ★ 6.2
2024
Carry-On as Phil Sarkowski
Movie ★ 6.9
2024
Unfrosted as Khruschev
Movie ★ 5.4
2024
The Six Triple Eight as General Halt
Movie ★ 7.5
2024
TV ★ 5.0
2023
Fool's Paradise as Studio Head
Movie ★ 4.6
2023
Liam and Michael as Michael's Father
TV ★ 7.0
2021
TV ★ 6.7
2021
TV ★ 7.9
2021
Ghosts as Frank
TV ★ 8.0
2010s 38 credits
2019
The Hustle as Howard Bacon
Movie ★ 6.2
2019
Movie ★ 6.5
2019
The Act as Russ
TV ★ 7.6
2018
Death Wish as Detective Rains
Movie ★ 6.2
2018
Beirut as Donald Gaines
Movie ★ 6.3
2017
Fist Fight as Principal Richard Tyler
Movie ★ 6.0
2017
The Book of Henry as Glenn Sickleman
Movie ★ 7.5
2017
Girlboss as Jay
TV ★ 6.6
2017
Get Shorty as Bob Grace
TV ★ 7.1
2017
Claws as Clay "Uncle Daddy" Husser
TV ★ 6.8
2015
Remember as John Kurlander
Movie ★ 7.4
2015
Movie ★ 6.4
2015
Sons of Liberty as Ben Franklin
TV ★ 6.9
2015
Superstore as Howard Fox
TV ★ 7.6
2015
Better Call Saul as Hank Schrader
TV ★ 8.7
2015
TV ★ 7.1
2014
Movie ★ 6.5
2014
Small Time as Ash Martini
Movie ★ 5.3
2013
Movie ★ 5.3
2013
The Frozen Ground as Sgt. Lyle Haugsven
Movie ★ 6.3
2013
Under the Dome as James "Big Jim" Rennie
TV ★ 7.1
2013
TV ★ 6.6
2012
Movie ★ 6.6
2012
Scandal as Fenton Glackland
TV ★ 7.2
2012
Key & Peele as Mexican Drug Cartel Leader
TV ★ 7.7
2011
Prom as Frank Prescott
Movie ★ 6.1
2011
Body of Proof as Special Agent Brendan Johnson
TV ★ 7.1
2011
Eagleheart as Deke
TV ★ 6.9
2011
Fairly Legal as Coach Gardner
TV ★ 6.6
2011
Whitney as Wayne
TV ★ 5.2
2010
How Do You Know as Softball Coach
Movie ★ 5.3
2010
The Glades as Michael Nelson
TV ★ 6.9
2010
Law & Order: LA as Bob Kentner
TV ★ 6.8
2010
The Defenders as Donnie Barrett
TV ★ 7.2
2010
TV ★ 7.2
2000s 48 credits
2009
Castle as John Davis
TV ★ 8.0
2009
Lie to Me as Dawkins
TV ★ 7.9
2009
Dark Blue as Cahill
TV ★ 6.9
2008
Linewatch as Warren Kane
Movie ★ 5.3
2008
Breaking Bad as Hank Schrader
TV ★ 8.9
2008
True Blood as Leon
TV ★ 7.6
2008
The Mentalist as Sgt. Don Henderson
TV ★ 8.4
2007
Evan Almighty as Officer Collins
Movie ★ 5.6
2007
The Heartbreak Kid as Jodi's Father
Movie ★ 5.8
2007
Saving Grace as Ross Ford
TV ★ 7.3
2007
The Big Bang Theory as Richard Williams
TV ★ 7.9
2006
Mrs. Harris as Sporting Goods Clerk
Movie ★ 5.9
2006
Little Miss Sunshine as State Trooper McCleary
Movie ★ 7.7
2006
TV ★ 7.0
2006
The Unit as Supervisor Marsh
TV ★ 7.4
2006
Windfall as Damien's Father
TV ★ 4.0
2005
American Gun as Terrence
Movie ★ 5.7
2005
Medium as Detective Rickey
TV ★ 7.5
2005
Bones as Don Timmons
TV ★ 8.2
2005
Medium as Paul Scanlon
TV ★ 7.5
2005
TV ★ 8.2
2005
American Dad! as Head of Security (voice)
TV ★ 7.0
2005
Over There as Mr. Parker
TV ★ 6.7
2004
Medical Investigation as David Weiner
TV ★ 6.8
2004
LAX as Danny
TV ★ 7.3
2004
Lost as Howard Gray
TV ★ 8.0
2004
Boston Legal as Byron Kaneb
TV ★ 7.9
2003
Cold Case as Wayne Nelson (1994 & 2006)
TV ★ 7.8
2003
Las Vegas as Ray Brennan
TV ★ 7.0
2003
Nip/Tuck as Mark Noble
TV ★ 7.2
2003
Tremors as W.D. Twitchell
TV ★ 6.1
2003
TV ★ 8.8
2003
NCIS as Vestman
TV ★ 7.6
2002
American Dreams as Frank Moran
TV ★ 5.2
2002
Without a Trace as Tim Orley
TV ★ 7.3
2001
The One as Sgt. Siegel
Movie ★ 6.1
2001
Six Feet Under as Detective Shea
TV ★ 8.1
2001
24 as General Bowden
TV ★ 7.8
2001
Crossing Jordan as Liam Moore
TV ★ 7.2
2000
The Cell as Cole
Movie ★ 6.3
2000
3 Strikes as Officer Roberts
Movie ★ 5.6
2000
Sonic Impact as Agent McGee
Movie ★ 5.8
2000
Boston Public as Matthew Gordon
TV ★ 7.6
2000
The District as Charles N. Burke
TV ★ 6.8
2000
TV ★ 7.6
2000
TV ★ 7.6
2000
Curb Your Enthusiasm as Judge Whittaker
TV ★ 8.0
1990s 54 credits
1999
Movie ★ 5.7
1999
Lansky as Naval Captain
Movie ★ 5.6
1999
The West Wing as Steve Hodder
TV ★ 8.3
1998
Without Limits as Bill Dellinger
Movie ★ 6.6
1998
Movie ★ 7.1
1998
On the Line as Manny Denikolas
Movie ★ 3.2
1998
Mr. Murder as Victor 'Vic' Delorio
Movie ★ 5.0
1998
Charmed as Dr. Stone
TV ★ 8.2
1998
V.I.P. as Jackson Lasarr
TV ★ 5.3
1997
Starship Troopers as Commanding Officer
Movie ★ 7.1
1997
Gattaca as Cop on the Beat
Movie ★ 7.6
1997
Riot as Kalena
Movie ★ 5.4
1997
The Practice as Detective
TV ★ 7.7
1996
Death Benefit as Rod Montgomery
Movie ★ 4.0
1996
Forgotten Sins as Detective Carl Messenger
Movie ★ 5.5
1996
After Jimmy as Ray Johnson
Movie ★ 3.5
1996
Innocent Victims as Frank Sarezin
Movie ★ 7.0
1996
The Pretender as Tommy Larson
TV ★ 7.4
1996
The Pretender as Sheriff Whalen
TV ★ 7.4
1996
Nash Bridges as Frank Maddigan
TV ★ 6.6
1996
Millennium as Agent Boxer
TV ★ 7.7
1996
Seduced by Madness as Detective Pike
TV ★ 4.8
1995
Money Train as Guard with Dooley
Movie ★ 5.9
1995
Safe as Mover
Movie ★ 6.9
1995
Movie ★ 4.8
1995
Movie ★ 3.9
1995
Number One Fan as Graham Chandler
Movie ★ 3.3
1995
Movie ★ 5.5
1995
Murder One as Rusty Arnold
TV ★ 7.7
1994
Movie ★ 6.7
1994
Movie ★ 6.8
1994
Playmaker as Detective Marconi
Movie ★ 5.9
1994
ER as Clark
TV ★ 7.8
1993
Full Eclipse as Fleming
Movie ★ 5.2
1993
It's Nothing Personal as Michael Dawson
Movie ★ 7.0
1993
The Firm as The Squat Man
Movie ★ 6.7
1993
Jailbait as Hershiser
Movie ★ 3.3
1993
Barbarians at the Gate as 1st Scientist
Movie ★ 6.9
1993
Walker, Texas Ranger as Deke Powell
TV ★ 7.0
1993
The X-Files as Marshal Tapia
TV ★ 8.4
1993
TV ★ 6.2
1992
Movie ★ 5.6
1992
Movie ★ 7.0
1992
Movie ★ 4.0
1992
Secrets as Henderson
Movie ★ 5.0
1991
Murderous Vision as Lieutenant Martin
Movie ★ 9.0
1991
Movie ★ 7.9
1991
Terminator 2: Judgment Day as SWAT Team Leader
Movie ★ 8.2
1990
Hard to Kill as Det. Sgt. Goodhart
Movie ★ 6.0
1990
Montana as Foreman
Movie ★ 6.1
1990
Movie ★ 6.1
1990
Movie ★ 7.3
1990
Movie ★ 5.4
1990
Gremlins 2: The New Batch as SWAT Team Leader
Movie ★ 6.5
1980s 7 credits
1989
Lethal Weapon 2 as Tim Cavanaugh
Movie ★ 7.0
1989
Disorganized Crime as Deputy Joe
Movie ★ 5.5
1988
Movie ★ 9.0
1988
Police Story as Ralph Thomas
TV
1987
TV ★ 7.7
1987
TV ★ 7.4
1985
The Equalizer as Martin
TV ★ 7.1
s 3 credits
Coyote as Chief Dennison
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