Richard Norton
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Richard Norton (born 6 January 1950 - died March 28, 2025) was an Australian martial artist, action film star, and stuntman. Norton worked as a bodyguard in the entertainment business before pursuing an acting career. He has attained an eighth-dan in Zen Do Kai, Australia. His first screen appearance was in the 1980 Chuck Norris film The Octagon, and he worked on over 70 feature films and television programs. Description above from the Wikipedia article Richard Norton (actor), licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Richard Norton Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Richard Norton 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 Richard Norton's work falls within the Action genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 32% of Richard 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 The Rage Within, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Richard Norton Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Richard Norton's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Richard Norton has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Black Creek | Damien Sinclair | Flop | Similar → |
| 2024 | Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga | The Prime Imperator | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | RAGE | Detective John Bennett | Flop | Similar → |
| 2019 | Iron Fists and Kung Fu Kicks | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Underdog Kids | Judge | Flop | Similar → |
| 2015 | Mad Max: Fury Road | The Prime Imperator | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Road House 2: Last Call | Victor Cross | Flop | Similar → |
| 2003 | Mind Games | Carter Tallerin | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Redemption | Tom 'Snake' Sasso | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | The Rage Within | Keller | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Nautilus | John Harris | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | Black Thunder | Rather | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | The Path of the Dragon | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Mr. Nice Guy | Giancarlo Lucchetti | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Strategic Command | Carlos Gruber | Flop | Similar → |
| 1996 | Fugitive X: Innocent Target | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1996 | For Life or Death | Sir Xavier | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Under the Gun | Frank Torrence | Flop | Similar → |
| 1995 | Tough and Deadly | Agent Norton | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | Direct Hit | Rogers | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | CyberTracker | Ross | Flop | Similar → |
| 1993 | Rage and Honor II: Hostile Takeover | Preston Michaels | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | Rage | Jack Dameron | Flop | Similar → |
| 1993 | City Hunter | Col. MacDonald | Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | Ironheart | Milverstead | Average | Similar → |
| 1992 | Raiders of the Sun | Brodie | Flop | Similar → |
| 1992 | Lady Dragon | Ludwig Hauptman | Flop | Similar → |
| 1992 | Rage and Honor | Preston Michaels | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | Lionheart | Attila Video Opponent | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | The Sword of Bushido | Zac Connors | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | China O'Brien II | Matt Conroy | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | China O'Brien | Matt Conroy | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | The Blood of Heroes | Bone | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | The Fighter | Ryan Travers | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Hyper Space | Thomas Stanton | Flop | Similar → |
| 1989 | Not Another Mistake | Richard Straker | Flop | Similar → |
| 1988 | Equalizer 2000 | Slade | Flop | Similar → |
| 1988 | Blood Street | Boyd | Flop | Similar → |
| 1987 | Fight to Win | Armstrong | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | Return of the Kickfighter | Col. Brad Cooper | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Magic Crystal | Karov | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Millionaires' Express | Mountain Bandit | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Future Hunters | Matthew | Flop | Similar → |
| 1985 | American Ninja | MP | Average | Similar → |
| 1985 | Twinkle, Twinkle Lucky Stars | Parachute Assassin | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Gymkata | Zamir | Flop | Similar → |
| 1982 | Forced Vengeance | Herb | Flop | Similar → |
| 1981 | Force: Five | Ezekiel | Flop | Similar → |
| 1980 | The Octagon | Kyo - Seikura's Enforcer / Longlegs | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | ABBA: The Movie | Self (bodyguard and fitness trainer) (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
Richard Norton - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Richard Norton?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Richard Norton is "The Rage Within" with a rating of 9.0/10.
How many movies has Richard Norton acted in?
Richard Norton has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Richard Norton?
Other notable films include "Mind Games", "Mad Max: Fury Road", and "Return of the Kickfighter".