Alex Norton

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Alex Norton is a Scottish television, film and voice actor. He is perhaps best known for his roles as DCI Matt Burke in the STV detective drama series Taggart, and Eric Baird in BBC Two sitcom Two Doors Down. He played eleven roles in Bill Douglas' 1986 film Comrades and has starred in the key films of Bill Forsyth (Gregory's Girl, Local Hero and Comfort and Joy) as well as big Hollywood productions like Braveheart, White Hunter Black Heart and Patriot Games. He was one of the founder members of the 7:84 company, touring Scotland with The Cheviot, the Stag, and the Black Black Oil in the 1970s.

Most Popular Alex Norton Trailers

Total trailers found: 61

Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest Trailer (2006)

06 July 2006

Captain Jack Sparrow’s got a blood debt to pay: he owes his soul to the legendary Davy Jones, ghastly Ruler of the Ocean Depths.

Brave Trailer (2012)

21 June 2012

In the mystical Scottish Highlands, Merida is the princess of a kingdom ruled by King Fergus and Queen Elinor.

Michael Regan Trailer (1971)

18 November 1971

Under stress, Irish tenant farmer Michael Regan, suddenly snaps one day and locks himself in his home, threatening the lives of his wife and child.

Braveheart Trailer (1995)

24 May 1995

Enraged at the slaughter of Murron, his new bride and childhood love, Scottish warrior William Wallace slays a platoon of the local English lord's soldiers.

Travelpass - It's Just the Ticket Trailer (1973)

01 January 1973

Travelling the Scottish Highlands by bus.

The Count of Monte Cristo Trailer (2002)

23 January 2002

Edmond Dantés's life and plans to marry the beautiful Mercedes are shattered when his best friend, Fernand, deceives him.

Leaving Trailer (1989)

05 February 1989

A moving, comic tale of three boys about to leave a grim Catholic School in Greenock, Scotland, who find they must each choose a different path in life as they face the future.

The Sea Beast Trailer (2022)

24 June 2022

When a young girl stows away on the ship of a legendary sea monster hunter, they launch an epic journey into uncharted waters — and make history to boot.

Down Among the Big Boys Trailer (1993)

19 September 1993

Set in Glasgow, Louie, the detective son of an upright police sergeant, is about to marry. His intended is the daughter of JoJo (Connolly), a wealthy and compulsive thief who attempts a spectacular robbery.

Sir Billi Trailer (2012)

13 April 2012

An aging, skateboarding veterinarian Sir Billi goes above and beyond the call of duty fighting villainous policemen and powerful lairds in a battle to save an illegal fugitive - Bessie Boo the beaver!

Every Picture Tells a Story Trailer (1984)

01 December 1984

James Scott's biopic of his father William Scott, his childhood and his origins as a painter.

The Thin End of the Wedge Trailer (1977)

20 December 1977

A student faced with an ultimatum to find £5 by morning - or lose his girlfriend - searches for friends he can tap and discovers that the crises in their lives are even greater than his own.

Patriot Games Trailer (1992)

04 June 1992

When CIA Analyst Jack Ryan interferes with an IRA assassination, a renegade faction targets Jack and his family as revenge.

Sean Connery: In His Own Words Trailer (2015)

18 August 2015

Featuring archive interviews with Sean Connery from over 50 years in the business. Friends, actors and directors including Robert Carlyle, Dougray Scott, Laurence Fishburne, Terry Gilliam and George Lucas pay tribute to Scotland's greatest movie star as he celebrates his 85th birthday.

Complicity Trailer (2000)

06 May 2000

Local journalist, Cameron Colley writes articles that are idealistic, from the viewpoint of the underdog.

Les Misérables Trailer (1998)

01 May 1998

In 19th century France, Jean Valjean, a man imprisoned for stealing bread, must flee a relentless policeman named Javert.

Scandal Trailer (1989)

03 March 1989

An English bon-vivant osteopath is enchanted with a young exotic dancer and invites her to live with him.

Deacon Brodie Trailer (1997)

08 March 1997

Drama based on the true story of Deacon Brodie one of Scotland's most notorious criminals. In 1788 Deacon Brodie a master cabinet maker and town councillor is a rogue and a hedonist.

Comrades Trailer (1987)

23 August 1987

The story of "The Tolpuddle Martyrs". A group of 19th century English farm labourers who formed one of the first trade unions and started a campaign to receive fair wages.

Lucky Sunil Trailer (1988)

17 April 1988

Young, handsome and alone in London at the start of a great career. But will Sunil's luck hold out against the seductions of pretty girls, the wiles of con-men and a hundred temptations of the great city?

Local Hero Trailer (1983)

17 February 1983

An American oil company sends a man to Scotland to buy up an entire village where they want to build a refinery.

Little Voice Trailer (1998)

05 November 1998

After the death of her father, Little Voice or LV becomes a virtual recluse, never going out and hardly ever saying a word.

Robin Hood Trailer (1991)

26 April 1991

The Swashbuckling legend of Robin Hood unfolds in the 12th century when the mighty Normans ruled England with an iron fist.

When Saturday Comes Trailer (1996)

01 March 1996

Jimmy Muir comes from a typical gritty, northern town where there are only two options: working down the pit or in a factory.

Squanto: A Warrior's Tale Trailer (1994)

28 October 1994

It's the 17th century, and Native American Squanto roams free in the New World until he's captured by visiting sailors who take him back to England.

Bill Douglas: My Best Friend Trailer (2023)

05 September 2023

The story of the extraordinary friendship between Scottish film maker Bill Douglas and his lifelong companion and collaborator Peter Jewell.

White Hunter, Black Heart Trailer (1990)

16 May 1990

Renowned filmmaker John Wilson travels to Africa to direct a new movie, but constantly leaves to hunt elephants and other game, to the dismay of his cast and crew.

Dragon Rider Trailer (2020)

13 October 2020

An unlikely trio of heroes – a dragon, a boy and a forest brownie – embark on an epic adventure to find the “Rim of Heaven” - the mythological safe haven for all dragons.

Comfort and Joy Trailer (1984)

14 August 1984

Radio host Alan 'Dickie' Bird witnesses how an icecream van is attacked and destroyed by angry competitors.

Beautiful Creatures Trailer (2000)

23 August 2000

When Petula and Dorothy cover up the accidental murder of one jerk boyfriend, they hatch a hilarious scheme to collect a huge ransom.

Shakespeare's Mounted Foot Trailer (1979)

27 August 1979

The story of an aspiring actor's adventures around the Scottish Borders and northern England with a travelling theatre group.

Under Suspicion Trailer (1991)

27 September 1991

In the late 1950s, British police officer Tony Aaron resigns from the force after sleeping with Hazel, wife of the man whose house he was supposed to guard.

An Ungentlemanly Act Trailer (1992)

13 June 1992

Based on actual accounts, this film portrays the days and hours before and during the invasion of the Falkland Islands by Argentina, which eventually lead to the Falklands War.

Shoshana Trailer (2024)

25 January 2024

In this edge-of-your-seat thriller inspired by real events, a British police officer and a Jewish woman fall in love amidst the political turmoil of 1930s Tel Aviv.

Still Game: The Story So Far Trailer (2014)

31 December 2014

A celebration of the sitcom Still Game, featuring interviews with the cast, celebrities who have appeared on the show and super fans.

Ooh the Banter! Trailer (2022)

31 December 2022

Jack Docherty brings together a jam-packed cast of comedians, actors and famous faces for a riotous celebration of Scotland's most valuable export – its sense of humour.

Gregory's Girl Trailer (1980)

29 November 1980

A teenager falls hard for the female soccer player who has replaced him on the team and attempts to pursue her.

Billy Bongo Trailer (2002)

01 January 2002

A young Scottish man becomes a local celebrity... but to what end?

Chernobyl: The Final Warning Trailer (1991)

22 April 1991

True story about the tragic nuclear power plant accident in Chernobyl.

A Sense of Freedom Trailer (1985)

18 October 1985

The true story of Jimmy Boyle, who was reputed to be Scotland's most violent man.

Hidden City Trailer (1987)

24 June 1987

Cassies Stuart leads the uncooperative Charles Dance into a world of misplaces government secrets, capalistic artists and bungling secret agents.

Dream Me Up Scotty! Trailer (2013)

23 December 2013

Alex Norton discovers how showbusiness has handled the portrayal of the Scottish accent. For over 100 years audiences have struggled to understand our braw brogue: silent Harry Lauder films attempted an accent in the captions, and in Hollywood's golden era , everyone wanted to paint their tonsils tartan- but as examples from Katharine Hepburn, Orson Welles and Richard Chamberlain show, they couldnae.

The Hunch Trailer (1967)

01 January 1967

A pleasure cruiser is abandoned by all aboard and Ian, Janet and Harry, children of a trawler skipper go out in their launch to claim her.

The Cheviot, the Stag and the Black, Black Oil Trailer (1974)

06 June 1974

In their songs, comedy and exuberant music, a travelling theatre company give a fiercely polemic account of Scottish history, from the aftermath of Culloden to the oil boom.

Orphans Trailer (1998)

03 September 1998

A group of four siblings reunite in Glasgow on the eve of their mother's funeral, and the children mourn their mother's passing in a variety of ways—sometimes heartfelt, sometimes bizarre.

Dead on Time Trailer (1983)

01 January 1983

Bernard Fripp is told by his doctor that he has only 30 minutes left to live. This sets Bernard bumbling off on a mission to live his final minutes to the fullest.

Blackadder: The Lost Pilot Trailer (2023)

15 June 2023

Sir Tony Robinson takes a journey back in time to find out where Blackadder really began, and to uncover the story of the previously-unseen pilot episode.

Two Doors Down Trailer (2013)

31 December 2013

Comedy set in a chaotic Hogmanay party. Beth and Eric Baird's Hogmanay goes horribly wrong as family, friends and neighbours descend on their home.

Blame It on the Bellboy Trailer (1992)

24 January 1992

Mike Lawton, Maurice Horton, and Melvin Orton are three men who come to Venice. One of them is a hit man sent to take out a mobster.

Countdown to War Trailer (1989)

07 April 1989

Based on a play, the story details the dramatic negotiations between UK, France, Poland, Nazi-Germany and USSR from the day Czechoslovakia fell, until Britain's declaration of war on Germany caused by Hitler's invasion of Poland.

The Game Trailer (1998)

06 June 1998

A play about three Scottish football fans (and one of their long suffering football widow wives!) enduring the trials of their team in the 1978 FIFA World Cup, often finding that life entwines with their football.

Just Another Saturday Trailer (1975)

05 July 1975

It's the day of the Orange Parade in Glasgow, but for Jon, the thrill of leading the parade and swinging the mace soon turns to horror as he learns the truth behind the costumes and songs.

Rikki Trailer (2024)

31 December 2024

A centenary celebration of the life and legacy of Rikki Fulton, one of Scotland’s most beloved comic actors.

White Goods Trailer (1994)

01 January 1994

Ian Deegan and Charlie Collins are best friends who team up to appear on TV in a popular snooker based game show.

Bearskin: An Urban Fairytale Trailer (1989)

05 November 1989

Johnny Fortune (Damon Lowry) is no good to anyone, not mean, but just no good. Surrounded by violence and dishonesty, Johnny lives with Kate.

Being Stanley Baxter Trailer (2025)

31 December 2025

A portrait of Stanley Baxter, Scotland’s most dazzling TV star of the 1970s and ’80s, whose groundbreaking sketches and lavish specials made him a household name.

Two doors down - 2021 christmas special Trailer (2021)

20 December 2021

It’s merry and bright over at Michelle and Alan’s as they welcome the neighbours for a Christmas get-together.

Two doors down - 2022 Christmas special Trailer (2022)

23 December 2022

As the snow begins to fall, it’s a welcome break at the coffee shop after some busy Christmas shopping.

Two doors down - 2025 christmas special Trailer (2025)

24 December 2025

When Eric and Beth put their tree up earlier than usual, they unwittingly kick off the Christmas season in Latimer Crescent.

Selling Scotland Trailer (2019)

31 December 2019

Jack Docherty takes an entertaining look at Scotland's most memorable adverts.