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What is Norman Reedus’ Net Worth and Salary?

Norman Reedus, an American actor and model, has a net worth of $40 million. He is widely recognized for his role in the popular AMC show “The Walking Dead,” which he starred in from 2010 to 2022, appearing in 148 of its 177 episodes. In the show’s later seasons, Norman was paid $1 million per episode, making him one of the highest-paid actors on television. This translated to $22-24 million in total earnings per season.

Norman Reedus’ Early Life and Career

Norman Mark Reedus was born in Hollywood, Florida, in 1969 to a diverse ancestry of Italian, English, Irish, and Scottish. He briefly attended Bethany College in Kansas before moving to Venice, California, where he worked at a Harley-Davidson shop and contributed artwork to various shows as a painter, photographer, sculptor, and video artist.

Reedus had his first acting role in the play “Maps for Drowners” at the Tiffany Theater on Sunset Boulevard. He was discovered while at a party in Los Angeles and was asked if he wanted to act in a play.

Norman Reedus’ Film Career

Norman Reedus made his film debut in “Mimic” (1997) and later starred in “The Boondock Saints” (1999) and its sequel “The Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day” (2009). He has also appeared in “Blade II” (2002), “Red Canyon” (2008), “Hello Herman” (2013), “Pandorum,” “The Conspirator,” “Iron Man: Rise of Technovore,” “Sunlight Jr.,” “Pawn Shop Chronicles,” “Air,” “Sky,” and “Triple 9.” Reedus also guest-starred in the WB fantasy drama series “Charmed” as Nate, the boyfriend of Paige (played by Rose McGowan).

Norman Reedus on “The Walking Dead”

In 2010, Reedus joined the cast of the AMC horror drama “The Walking Dead” as the character Daryl Dixon. He has continued in this role through season 10, which is on pause as of April 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic.

The show is based on a comic book series of the same name, and follows a group of survivors in a world overrun with zombies, their struggles to survive and fight the zombies, as well as drama among the humans themselves.

Daryl Dixon was not actually a character in the original comic series, and was a role created specifically for Reedus after showrunners were greatly impressed by his audition for the character Merle Dixon.

Daryl Dixon was only a recurring character during season 1 of the show, but was upgraded to a full-time charcter on subsequent seasons, even taking over as the show’s main protagonist beginning in season 9.

For his performance on the show, he was nominated for a Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actor, and actually won a Fangoria Chainsaw Award for Best TV Supporting Actor in 2015.

Norman Reedus’ Salary on The Walking Dead

Norman Reedus earned $650,000 per episode of The Walking Dead in 2017. By 2019, his salary had increased to $1 million per episode, resulting in a total of $22 to $24 million per season depending on the number of episodes.

“Ride with Norman Reedus” Explores America on Motorcycles

AMC commissioned “Ride with Norman Reedus” in 2015, a travel series following Reedus and guests as they explore various cities and locations across the United States on motorcycles. The show also delves into the local biker culture of each location. The series has enjoyed four seasons as of April 2020, with a fifth season renewal announced in December 2019.

Modeling and Music Videos

Norman Reedus has had a successful modeling career, working with brands such as Prada, Alessandro Dell’Acqua, Durban, Levi’s, Lexus, and Morgenthal Fredrics. He also appeared in several music videos in the mid-1990s, including “Wicked As It Seems” by Keith Richards, “Violently Happy” by Björk, “Flat Top” by Goo Goo Dolls, “Strange Currencies” by R.E.M., and “Fake Plastic Trees” by Radiohead. After becoming an accomplished actor, he continued to appear in music videos, such as “Judas” by Lady Gaga, “Gypsy Woman” by Hilary Duff, and “No Cities to Love” by Sleater-Kinney.

Photography and Film Production

In addition to his acting and modeling career, Reedus is also a published photographer. He released a photography book titled “The Sun’s Coming Up… Like a Big Bald Head” in 2013. He also runs Bigbaldhead, a film production company based in New York.

Norman Reedus’ Personal Life

Reedus was in a relationship with model Helena Christensen from 1998 to 2003. They share a son, Mingus Lucien Reedus, born in 1999. In 2015, he met German actress and model Diane Kruger while filming the movie “Sky,” and they began dating in July 2016. Their daughter was born in November 2018.

In 2005, Reedus was in a serious car accident in Berlin, Germany, after leaving an R.E.M. concert. He suffered serious injuries to his nose and face, which required reconstructive surgery. He had four screws and a titanium left eye socket put in.

Norman Reedus’ Real Estate Holdings

Norman Reedus, the actor best known for his role on “The Walking Dead,” owns multiple homes across the United States. In 2013, he purchased a penthouse in New York City for $3.8 million. Two years later, he bought a second home in upstate New York for just under $3 million.

In 2018, Reedus and his partner, actress Diane Kruger, paid $11.75 million for a townhouse in NYC’s West Village. And in March 2020, the couple purchased a home in the Hollywood Hills of Los Angeles for $8.5 million.