Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Norman Reedus

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: June 26, 2025

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Norman Reedus made an impact.

Norman Reedus is an American actor best known for his role as Daryl Dixon in the AMC horror drama series The Walking Dead and its spin-off, The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon. He began his acting career in the 1990s, gaining recognition for his role in The Boondock Saints and supporting roles in films like 8MM and Blade II. Reedus also hosts the AMC show Ride with Norman Reedus. Additionally, he played the protagonist Sam Porter Bridges in the video games Death Stranding and Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, demonstrating his versatility across different entertainment mediums.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

1999: Mean to Me Music Video

In 1999, Norman Reedus appeared in the music video for "Mean to Me" by Tonic.

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1999: The Boondock Saints Film

In 1999, Norman Reedus played Murphy MacManus in the film The Boondock Saints.

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2005: Masters of Horror: Cigarette Burns

In 2005, Norman Reedus starred in the "Cigarette Burns" episode of Masters of Horror, directed by John Carpenter.

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2009: The Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day Film

In 2009, Norman Reedus reprised his role in The Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day.

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2010: Joins The Walking Dead

In 2010, Norman Reedus began playing Daryl Dixon in the AMC television series The Walking Dead. The character was created specifically for him.

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June 7, 2013: Hello Herman Release

On June 7, 2013, Hello Herman, starring Norman Reedus, opened nationwide and on-demand.

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October 31, 2013: The Sun's Coming Up... Like a Big Bald Head Release

On October 31, 2013, Norman Reedus released his book of photography titled The Sun's Coming Up... Like a Big Bald Head.

2013: The Walking Dead: Survival Instinct

In 2013, Norman Reedus reprised his role as Daryl Dixon in the video game The Walking Dead: Survival Instinct, based on the television series.

September 2014: Thanks for All the Niceness Announcement

In September 2014, Norman Reedus announced a fan-art compilation called Thanks for All the Niceness.

2015: Cruelty Free International Ad

In 2015, Norman Reedus posed for a Cruelty Free International advertisement to support ending cosmetic tests on animals.

June 2016: Ride with Norman Reedus Series Premiere

In June 2016, the reality series Ride with Norman Reedus, starring Norman Reedus, premiered.

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2016: Ride with Norman Reedus Debut

In 2016, Norman Reedus became the host of the AMC show Ride with Norman Reedus.

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2019: Death Stranding Release

In 2019, Norman Reedus starred in the video game Death Stranding, playing Sam Porter Bridges.

2022: The Ravaged Release

In 2022, Norman Reedus released his debut novel, The Ravaged.

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2022: The Walking Dead Ended

In 2022, Norman Reedus's main show The Walking Dead came to an end after its final season.

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September 2023: The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon Debut

In September 2023, Norman Reedus reprised his role as Daryl Dixon in a spin-off series centered on his character, The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon.

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2023: The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon Premiere

In 2023, Norman Reedus starred in his own spin-off series, The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon.

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March 2024: The Boondock Saints Reimagining Announcement

In March 2024, the announcement of a "reimagining" of The Boondock Saints film was made, with Norman Reedus reprising his role and serving as executive producer. Troy Duffy will be writing a series of novels.

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