Edward Norton is an American film actor, screenwriter and director. In 1996, his supporting role in the courtroom drama Primal Fear garnered him an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor in a Supporting Role. A year later, his lead role as a reformed neo-Nazi skin head in American History X earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor. His other films include period dramas such as Kingdom of Heaven (2005) The Illusionist (2006), and The Painted Veil (2006); dramas such as 25th Hour (2002); and other notable films such as Fight Club (1999), and The Incredible Hulk (2008).

Aside from acting, Norton made his directorial debut with the film Keeping the Faith (2000) and is slated to direct the film adaptation of the novel, Motherless Brooklyn, set to be released in 2009. He is a member of the board of trustees of Enterprise Community Partners, a non-profit organization for developing affordable housing, as well as a social activist.

Born August 18, 1969 his primary personality traits are represented by the Chinese Zodiac elemental animal, the Earth Rooster. The Earth Rooster is much less flamboyant than the rest of the species, but that is more than made up for by their exceptional practicality, reliability and attention to detail. He is a builder who builds to last. He leads by example and often buries himself in his work. As with most Roosters, he can be a biting critic. And, with his keen powers of observation and organized methodology, he will find lots to criticize.