Alex Norton
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Alex Norton is a Scottish television, film and voice actor. He is perhaps best known for his roles as DCI Matt Burke in the STV detective drama series Taggart, and Eric Baird in BBC Two sitcom Two Doors Down. He played eleven roles in Bill Douglas' 1986 film Comrades and has starred in the key films of Bill Forsyth (Gregory's Girl, Local Hero and Comfort and Joy) as well as big Hollywood productions like Braveheart, White Hunter Black Heart and Patriot Games. He was one of the founder members of the 7:84 company, touring Scotland with The Cheviot, the Stag, and the Black Black Oil in the 1970s.
Alex Norton Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Alex Norton reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Alex Norton's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 64% of Alex Norton'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 Billy Bongo, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Alex Norton Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Alex Norton's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Alex Norton has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Rikki | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | Shoshana | Tennant (CID) | Average | Similar → |
| 2023 | Bill Douglas: My Best Friend | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2023 | Blackadder: The Lost Pilot | McAngus | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Ooh the Banter! | Self (archive footage) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2020 | Dragon Rider | Gravelbeard (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Sean Connery: In His Own Words | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | Still Game: The Story So Far | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Two Doors Down | Eric | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Brave | Additional Voices (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Sir Billi | Butler / Baron McToff (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2006 | Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest | Captain Bellamy | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | The Count of Monte Cristo | Napoleon Bonaparte | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Billy Bongo | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Beautiful Creatures | Det Insp Hepburn | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | Complicity | Kenny Garnet | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | Little Voice | Bunnie Morris | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Orphans | Hanson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | The Game | Tam | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | Les Misérables | General | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Deacon Brodie | Alisdair Gilzean | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | When Saturday Comes | Factory Boss | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Braveheart | Bride's Father | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Squanto: A Warrior's Tale | Harding | Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | White Goods | Paul Ryan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Down Among the Big Boys | Dan Gibbons | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | An Ungentlemanly Act | Chief of Police Ronnie Lamb | Average | Similar → |
| 1992 | Patriot Games | Dennis Cooley | Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | Blame It on the Bellboy | Alfio | Flop | Similar → |
| 1991 | Under Suspicion | Prosecuting Lawyer | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | Robin Hood | Harry | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | Chernobyl: The Final Warning | Dr. Andreyev | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | White Hunter, Black Heart | Zibelinsky | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | Bearskin: An Urban Fairytale | Harold | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Countdown to War | Stalin | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Scandal | Detective Inspector | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | Leaving | Tommy | Flop | Similar → |
| 1988 | Lucky Sunil | Des Organ | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Comrades | Lanternist, Sergeant Bell, Diorama Showman, Laughing Cavalier, Wollaston, Ranger, Tramp, Sea Captain, McCallum, Silhouettist, and Mad Photographer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Hidden City | Hillcombe | Flop | Similar → |
| 1985 | A Sense of Freedom | Malkie | Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Every Picture Tells a Story | William Scott | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Comfort and Joy | Trevor | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Local Hero | Watt | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Dead on Time | Foreigner | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Gregory's Girl | Alec | Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | Just Another Saturday | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | The Cheviot, the Stag and the Black, Black Oil | Various | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | Michael Regan | Jerry's Mate | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | The Hunch | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
Alex Norton - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Alex Norton?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Alex Norton is "Billy Bongo" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Alex Norton acted in?
Alex Norton has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Alex Norton?
Other notable films include "Still Game: The Story So Far", "The Hunch", and "Deacon Brodie".