About Edward Norton
Edward Norton - Biography
Edward Norton is an Academy-nominated actor and filmmaker known for his roles in Primal Fear and American History X. He is also an environmental activist and entrepreneur, cofounding platforms like CrowdRise and EDO.
Edward Harrison Norton was born on August 18, 1969, in Columbia, Maryland. He attended Yale University, where he studied history before pursuing acting professionally. Norton's breakthrough role in Primal Fear earned him an Academy Award nomination, and he continued to receive acclaim for performances in American History X and Birdman. Beyond acting, Norton is an environmental activist and entrepreneur, cofounding companies such as CrowdRise and EDO. He has served in leadership roles with nonprofits and was appointed a United Nations Goodwill Ambassador for Biodiversity in 2010.
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- Handling Controversy in Art
- Building Resilience in Rejection
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