Alexander Norton is a British actor best known for playing DCI Matt Burke in Taggart.
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Best Known For:The television show Taggart
Breakthrough:Established himself as a prominent Scottish character actor before landing the lead role in the long-running series in 2002
10 Quick Facts About Alexander Norton
- Full Name: Alexander Norton
- Nationality: British
- Profession: Entertainer
- Known For: The television show Taggart
- Date of Birth: January 27, 1950
- Age: 76 years old
- Place of Birth: Glasgow, Scotland
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Sally Kinghorn
- Popular As: Alex Norton
Alexander Norton Age
Alexander Norton is about 76 years old as of 2026. Alexander Norton was born in 1950.
Rise to Fame
Alexander Norton rose to prominence for his role on the television show Taggart.
Notable Works
Notable screen roles include Two Doors Down, Taggart, and Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest.
Television
- TV Show: Two Doors Down (Eric Baird, 2013-Present)
- TV Show: Taggart (DCI Matt Burke, 2002-2010) — Signature role
Film
- Film: Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest (Captain Bellamy, 2006)
- Film: Braveheart (Bride's Father, 1995)
Alexander Norton Family & Relationships
Alexander Norton is married to Sally Kinghorn. He has 3 children, including Jamie Norton and Angus Norton.
- Children:
- Jamie Norton
- Angus Norton
- Rory Norton
Personal Information
- Full Name: Alexander Norton
- Popular As: Alex Norton
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Entertainer
- Nationality: British
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: January 27, 1950
- Age: 76
- Birthday: January 27
- Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
- Place of Birth: Glasgow, Scotland
Measurements
- Eye Color: Brown
- Hair Color: Gray
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Sally Kinghorn
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
Related Biographies
- Sally Kinghorn (Spouse • Wife)
- Jamie Norton (Child • Son)
- Angus Norton (Child • Son)
- Rory Norton (Child • Son)
