Norman Reedus

The actor who plays Daryl Dixon.

Norman Reedus is an American actor who plays Daryl Dixon in The Walking Dead. A former model, he first became known as Murphy MacManus in The Boondock Saints before being cast as Daryl in the AMC series, which ran from 2010 to 2022.

Quick Facts

Birth name: Norman Mark Reedus
Born: 6 January 1969
Birthplace: Hollywood, Florida, U.S.
Occupation: Actor
Years active: 1992–present
Partner: Helena Christensen (1998–2003); Diane Kruger (2016–present)
Children: 2

Lore & Background

Daryl, the survivors' main hunter, becomes one of Rick's most trusted allies and is regarded as one of the show's most popular characters. Reedus was nominated for the Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actor on Television, and he reprises the role as the lead of the spin-off The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon.