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.
Norman Reedus Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Norman Reedus reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Norman Reedus's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 44% of Norman Reedus's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Heroes Manufactured, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Norman Reedus Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Norman Reedus's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Norman Reedus has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| 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 → |
| 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 | 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 | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | The Notorious Bettie Page | Billy Neal | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | Cigarette Burns | Kirby | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Antibodies | Policeman Schmitz | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | A Lot Like Love | Emily's Ex at Airport (uncredited) | 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".