Norman Reedus is an American actor, who is best known for playing Daryl Dixon on the AMC series The Walking Dead. Reedus has become so popular on The Walking Dead that fans often threaten to riot if Daryl ever dies on the show.

In addition to The Walking Dead, Reedus is also known for playing Murphy MacManus in The Boondock Saints and in The Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day. When recently asked about the possibility of a third Boondock Saints movie, Reedus replied, “Yeah it's on. In the works, happening.”

Reedus also played Scud in the Marvel Comics movie Blade II, and he was the voice of The Punisher in the Marvel Comics animated feature Iron Man: Rise of Technovore. Some of Reedus’ recent moves include Sunlight Jr., Pawn Shop Chronicles, Hello Herman, and Night of the Templar.

Reedus recently completed filming on Triple Nine and Air, which are both scheduled to be released in 2015. Reedus also has a voice role in the upcoming video game Silent Hills.

Norman Reedus was born on January 6, 1969 in Hollywood, Florida. He turns 46 years old today.

Happy Birthday, Norman Reedus!