Norman Bates is a thrilling fictional character.
 Bates also ranked number 4 on Premiere magazine's list of The 100 Greatest Movie Characters of All Time
 Vince Vaughn portrayed Norman in Gus Van Sant's 1998 version of Psycho, while Kurt Paul, Perkins' "Mother" stunt double in Psycho II and Psycho III, took on the role in the made-for-TV film spin-off Bates Motel

