Alex Norton Biography

Alex Norton is a Scottish actor well-known for his roles as DCI Matt Burke in the STV detective drama series Taggart, Eric Baird in BBC Two sitcom Two Doors Down, DCS Wallace in Extremely Dangerous, Gerard Findlay in Waterloo Road and Eddie in the Renford Rejects.

10 Quick Facts About Alex Norton

• Name: Alex Norton
• Age: 73 Years Old.
• Birthday: January 27
• Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
• Height: 5 feet 9 inches
• Nationality: Scottish
• Occupation: Actor
• Marital Status: Married
• Salary: Not Known
• Net worth: Not Known

Alex Norton Age

Alex is 73 years old. He was born on 27 January 1950, in Househillwood, Glasgow, Scotland. He celebrates his birthday on January 27 every year and his birth sign is Aquarius.

Alex Norton Height

Alex stands at a height of 5 feet 9 inches.

Alex Norton Weight

Alex has moderate weight.

Early Life and Education

Alex was educated at Shawlands Academy. educated at Shawlands Academy. His very first TV appearance was in the early 1960s on STV’s live lunchtime show The One O’Clock Gang. He discovered acting at the age of fourteen via an out-of-school drama group. This led to his part in the TV series Dr. Finlay’s Casebook and with it the decision that acting was the career for him.

Rise to Fame

Alex rose to the limelight for his role as DCI Matt Burke in the STV detective drama series Taggart.

Alex Norton Family

Alex was born in Househillwood, Glasgow. He spent part of his childhood in Moffat Street in the Gorbals before moving to Pollokshaws. His father did not approve of his chosen career and Norton decided to avoid the traditional route into acting and instead worked from part to part. He is the son of Sarah Norton and John Cameron Norton.

Alex Norton Wife

Alex is married to his lovely wife Sally Alex is married to his lovely wife Sally Kinghorn. The couple tied the knot in 2001. They met on the set of a BBC Schools series.

Alex Norton Children

Allex and Sally have been blessed with three children: Jamie Norton, Rory Norton and Jock Norton.

Alex Norton Net Worth

Alex’s net worth is currently publicly unavailable. This includes his assets, money, and income. His primary source of income is his career as an actor. Through his various sources of income, Alex has been able to accumulate good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.

Alex Norton Measurements and Facts

Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Norton

Alex Norton Wiki

• Full Names: Alex Norton
• Popular As: Norton
• Gender: Male
• Occupation / Profession: Actor
• Nationality: Scottish
• Race / Ethnicity: Not Known
• Religion: Christian
• Sexual Orientation: Straight

Alex Norton Birthday

• Age: 73 Years Old
• Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
• Date of Birth: January 27, 1950
• Place of Birth: Househillwood, Glasgow, Scotland
• Birthday: January 27

Alex Norton Body Measurements

• Height / How Tall?: 5 feet 9 inches
• Weight: Moderate
• Eye Color: Hazel
• Hair Color: Dark Brown
• Shoe Size: Not Known

Alex Norton Family and Relationship

• Father (Dad): Sarah Norton
• Mother: John Cameron Norton
• Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Not Known
• Marital Status: Married
• Dating / Wife: Sally Alex
• Children: Jamie Norton, Rory Norton, and Jock Norton.

Alex Net Worth and Salary

• Net Worth: Not Known
• Salary: Not Known
• Source of Income: Acting Career

Career

Alex began his acting career at a young age. He became one of the founder members of the 7:84 company, touring Scotland with The Cheviot, the Stag, and the Black Black Oil in the year 1973. From August to September 2012, he played the role of Gerard Findlay in Waterloo Road, a hot-headed, villainous headteacher from rival school Havelock High School.

In March 2014, he played Cameron Watts in the “Dead Water” episodes of the BBC One crime drama series Shetland. In 2014, Norton appeared in the documentary I Belong To Glasgow, a BBC Scotland production in which he guest starred alongside Karen Dunbar.
Since 2013, Norton has played Eric in the sitcom Two Doors Down.

Achievements

Alex is undoubtedly a fine actor, He has also won two awards for writing.

Interests

Alex also has an interest in directing. He directed the first production of Tony Roper’s The Steamie, as well as directing Glasgow’s King’s Theatre’s pantomimes for a five-year period.

Final Thoughts

Alex is an inspiration to us all. He shows us what can be achieved when we set our minds to it and never give up.

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