Norman Reedus
ActingAbout Norman Reedus
Norman Mark Reedus (born January 6, 1969) is an American actor. He made his acting debut in the 1990s, starring in the role of Murphy MacManus in The Boondock Saints, followed by supporting roles in successful box office films 8MM, Blade II, and American Gangster. Reedus became famous for portraying Daryl Dixon in the hit AMC horror drama series The Walking Dead(2010–2022). Regarded as one of the show's most popular characters, he has starred in his spin-off series, The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon, since 2023. Reedus hosts the AMC show Ride with Norman Reedus (2016–present). He has modelled for various fashion designers, including Prada. Reedus also landed roles in the television series Law & Order and Hawaii Five-O and ventured into voice acting and motion capture, starring as protagonist Sam Porter Bridges in the video games Death Stranding and Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, and Striker in the animated series Helluva Boss. He has also starred in music videos for Lady Gaga, Marilyn Manson, Keith Richards, Radiohead, R.E.M., and Orville Peck.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Norman Reedus reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Norman Reedus's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 42% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Norman Reedus remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Heroes Manufactured, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Norman Reedus Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Norman Reedus's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Norman Reedus.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Ballerina | Daniel Pine | Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | The Bikeriders | Funny Sonny | Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | The Walking Dead: The Return | Daryl Dixon (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Hideo Kojima: Connecting Worlds | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | The Limit | Max | Flop | Similar → |
| 2017 | The Robot Chicken Walking Dead Special: Look Who's Walking | Daryl Dixon / Dale Horvath (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Heroes Manufactured | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Triple 9 | Russel Welch | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | Sky | Diego | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | Air | Bauer | Flop | Similar → |
| 2015 | Vacation | Trucker | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | Stretch | Cameo #2 | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | The Image Revolution | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | The Walking Dead: A Decade of Dead | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Pawn Shop Chronicles | Stanley | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | Hello Herman | Lax Morales | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | Sunlight Jr. | Justin | Flop | Similar → |
| 2011 | Nightmare Factory | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Heroes and Demons | Barry | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | The Conspirator | Lewis Payne | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Ollie Klublershturf vs. the Nazis | Barry | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | The Making of The Walking Dead | Daryl Dixon | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | The Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day | Murphy MacManus | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | Pandorum | Shepard | Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | Messengers 2: The Scarecrow | John Rollins | Flop | Similar → |
| 2008 | Cadillac Records | Chess Engineer | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Hero Wanted | Swain | Flop | Similar → |
| 2007 | American Gangster | Detective in Morgue | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | A Crime | Vincent Harris | Flop | Similar → |
| 2005 | Cigarette Burns | Kirby | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | The Notorious Bettie Page | Billy Neal | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | Antibodies | Policeman Schmitz | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Tough Luck | Archie | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Overnight | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Octane | Recovery Man | Flop | Similar → |
| 2003 | Nobody Needs to Know | Kurt | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Deuces Wild | Marco | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Blade II | Scud | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Luster | Sextools Delivery Boy | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | The Beatnicks | Nick Nero | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | Bad Seed | Jonathan Casey | Flop | Similar → |
| 2000 | Gossip | Travis | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | Beat | Lucien Carr | Flop | Similar → |
| 1999 | Dark Harbor | Young Man | Flop | Similar → |
| 1999 | Six Ways to Sunday | Harry Odum | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | 8MM | Warren Anderson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | The Boondock Saints | Murphy MacManus | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Reach the Rock | Danny | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | Mimic | Jeremy | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | Floating | Van | Average | Similar → |
Norman Reedus - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Norman Reedus?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Norman Reedus is "Heroes Manufactured" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Norman Reedus acted in?
Norman Reedus has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Norman Reedus?
Other notable films include "The Making of The Walking Dead", "The Walking Dead: A Decade of Dead", and "American Gangster".