Top TV Shows - Alex Norton
Alex Norton's most popular TV shows ranked by Television Stats engagement score. Showing 2 television series sorted by current online popularity.
#461Shetlandas Cameron Watt • 2 episodes#461 in TVScore: 1.4Shetland is a Scottish crime drama series based on the novels by crime writer Ann Cleeves. It first aired on BBC One in 2013 and is produced by ITV Studios for BBC Scotland. The show primarily follows DI Jimmy Pérez and his team as they unravel crimes within the close-knit island community of Shetland, known for its isolated and sometimes inhospitable environment. The series has received critical acclaim, with Douglas Henshall winning the 2016 BAFTA Scotland award for best actor and the show itself being honored as Best TV Drama.
#622Good Omensas Tulloch • 1 episode#622 in TVScore: 1.0Good Omens is a comedic fantasy miniseries based on the novel of the same name by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman. Set in a world where the Apocalypse is fast approaching, the show follows an angel and a demon who form an unlikely alliance in order to prevent the end of the world. The series humorously explores themes of good and evil, faith, and humanity's ability to determine its own destiny. With a talented ensemble cast and witty writing, Good Omens delivers a delightful and thought-provoking viewing experience.
Top Movies - Alex Norton
Alex Norton's most popular movies ranked by Television Stats engagement score. Showing 10 movies sorted by current online popularity.
#424Braveheartas Bride's Father#424 in moviesScore: 0.8Braveheart is a 1995 historical epic film directed by Mel Gibson. The film tells the story of William Wallace, a 13th-century Scottish warrior who led the Scots in the First War of Scottish Independence against King Edward I of England. Filled with action-packed battle scenes, Braveheart explores themes of freedom, loyalty, and sacrifice. It received critical acclaim for its captivating storytelling and powerful performances, particularly from Gibson in the lead role. The film's cinematography and soundtrack also garnered praise, contributing to its status as a beloved classic in the historical drama genre.
#832Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chestas Bellamy#832 in moviesScore: 0.5Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest is a 2006 American fantasy swashbuckler film and the second installment in the Pirates of the Caribbean film series. It follows Captain Jack Sparrow as he endeavors to escape a blood debt with Davy Jones, the terrifying captain of the Flying Dutchman, to evade dire consequences.
#1,576Patriot Gamesas Dennis Cooley#1,576 in moviesScore: 0.3Patriot Games is a 1992 American action thriller film starring Harrison Ford as CIA Analyst Jack Ryan, who becomes the target of a renegade IRA faction after interfering with an assassination.
#2,941Local Heroas Watt#2,941 in moviesScore: 0.1Local Hero is a 1983 Scottish comedy-drama film following an American oil company representative sent to negotiate the purchase of a Scottish village for refinery development.
#4,128Scandalas Detective Inspector#4,128 in moviesScore: 0.1Scandal is a 1989 British historical drama film based on the Profumo affair, directed by Michael Caton-Jones. It stars Joanne Whalley as Christine Keeler and John Hurt as Stephen Ward, central figures in the scandal.
#5,857Little Voiceas Bunnie Morris#5,857 in moviesScore: 0.0Little Voice is a 1998 British musical film that follows the story of a reclusive young woman named LV, who finds solace in impersonating famous singers after her father's death.
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#6,792Comfort and Joyas Trevor#6,792 in moviesScore: 0.0Comfort and Joy is a 1984 Scottish comedy film following radio disc jockey Alan 'Dickie' Bird as he gets entangled in a rivalry between two Italian families vying for control of Glasgow's ice cream market.
#7,041Squanto: A Warrior's Taleas Harding#7,041 in moviesScore: 0.0Squanto: A Warrior's Tale is a 1994 historical action adventure film depicting the life of the Native American figure Squanto before and during the arrival of the Mayflower in 1620.
#7,474Blame It on the Bellboyas Alfio#7,474 in moviesScore: 0.0Blame It on the Bellboy is a 1992 comedy film featuring mistaken identities at a hotel in Venice, starring Dudley Moore, Bryan Brown, and Patsy Kensit.
Alex Norton Biography
Alexander Hugh Norton (born 27 January 1950) is a Scottish actor known for his roles in various TV shows and films. He gained recognition for his portrayal of DCI Matt Burke in the STV detective drama series Taggart and Eric Baird in the BBC Two sitcom Two Doors Down. Norton has also appeared in other popular TV shows including Extremely Dangerous, Waterloo Road, and Renford Rejects. In addition to his television work, Norton has acted in successful films such as Braveheart, Local Hero, and Les Misérables. Norton discovered his passion for acting at the age of fourteen and pursued it despite his father's disapproval. He started his acting career with a role in the TV series Dr. Finlay's Casebook.
