Norman Mark Reedus is an American actor and former fashion model. 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 rose to prominence for his portrayal of 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 own spin-off series, The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon, since 2023. Reedus is the host of the AMC show Ride with Norman Reedus (2016–present). He has modeled for various fashion designers, including Prada.
Reedus was born in Hollywood, Florida, the son of Marianne (née Yarber), a teacher, and Ira Norman Reedus. Reedus's paternal grandmother was of Italian and French descent, while his grandfather had English, Scottish, and Irish ancestry. His parents divorced when he was young. Reedus attended Bethany College in Lindsborg, Kansas, for a semester. After living in Narashino, Chiba in Japan, he moved to California to work at a Harley-Davidson shop in Venice, California, and contributed artwork to various shows as a painter, photographer, sculptor, and video artist. He first acted in the play Maps for Drowners at the Tiffany Theater on Sunset Boulevard.
| Date of Birth | 6th January 1969 |
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| Age | 55 Years |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
| Country | United States of America |
| Current City | Hollywood |
| Birth Place | Hollywood |
| Nationality | United States of America |
| Citizenship | United States of America |
| Language | English |
| Reference | IMDB |
| Children | Mingus Lucien Reedus Nova Tennessee |
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| Education |
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| Bethany College |
| Occupation | actor, television actor, film actor, voice actor, film director, model, photographer, artist |
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