James Noble
Biography
James Noble is an American actor. He is the son of a Dallas wholesale coal dealer. Noble attended Southern Methodist University, where he studied drama. He served in the Navy during World War II. After his service, Noble studied at the Actors Studio in New York. He appeared in a stage revival of Pygmalion, where he met his future wife, actress Carolyn Coates. Noble's acting career includes appearances on television soap operas such as As the World Turns and A World Apart, and on Broadway in the production of "1776", which was adapted into the film 1776.
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Full Filmography
56 titles- Fake (2011) as Mr. Rousseau
- Beech is Back (2001)
- They Bite (1996) as Scientist #1
- Bang (1995) as Rooftop Dealer
- Peak Practice (1993) as Mr. Naughton
- Born Kicking (1992) as Hudson
- Law & Order (1990) as Judge Nelson Kurland
- Archie: To Riverdale and Back Again (1990) as Mr. Hyrum Lodge
- Father Dowling Mysteries (1989) as Judge Karnes
- Chances Are (1989) as Dr. Bailey
- The Absent-Minded Professor: Trading Places (1989) as Dr. Gilmore Blount
- A Tiger's Tale (1988) as Sinclair
- First Impressions (1988) as Raymond Voss
- Paramedics (1988) as Chief Wilkins
- You Talkin' to Me? (1987) as Peter Archer
- Perry Mason: The Case of the Murdered Madam (1987) as Leonard Weeks
- The Day My Kid Went Punk (1987) as Max Smiley
- Deadly Deception (1987) as Ed Shoat
- Perfect Strangers (1986)
- When the Bough Breaks (1986) as Dr. Warren Towle
- Night of 100 Stars II (1985) as Self
- Cinderella (1985) as King Rupert III
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Paul Carlisle
- The Bill (1984)
- Scarecrow and Mrs. King (1983)
- The Woman Who Willed a Miracle (1983) as Dr. Edwards
- Dempsey (1983) as Gavin McNab
- Faerie Tale Theatre (1982) as King Rupert III
- Airplane II: The Sequel (1982) as Father O'Flanagan
- This Is Kate Bennett... (1982) as Tom Fairmont
- Baby Comes Home (1980) as Dr. Elliott Olsen
- Benson (1979) as Eugene Gatling
- 10 (1979) as Dr. Miles
- Being There (1979) as Kaufman
- Hart to Hart (1979) as Dr. Metz
- Promises in the Dark (1979) as Dr. Blankenship
- Summer of My German Soldier (1978) as Pierce
- Lovey: A Circle of Children, Part II (1978) as Ed
- Breaking Up (1978) as Haberle
- The Love Boat (1977)
- The Love Boat (1977) as Martin Corell
- The Andros Targets (1977) as Tierney
- The Adams Chronicles (1976) as Jonathan Sewall
- Death Play (1976) as Norman
- Dragonfly (1976) as Dr. Lee
- Starsky & Hutch (1975) as Treasury Agent Kendall
- Who? (1974) as General Deptford
- ABC Afterschool Special (1972) as Max Smiley
- 1776 (1972) as Rev. John Witherspoon (NJ)
- The Sporting Club (1971) as Canon Pritchard
- Been Down So Long It Looks Like Up to Me (1971) as Father Pettis
- McCloud (1970)
- A World Apart (1970)
- What's So Bad About Feeling Good? (1968) as Board Member
- The Doctors (1963) as Dr. Bill Winters
- The Defenders (1961) as Ron Mayberry
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is James Noble best known for?
James Noble is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Oliver Twist (1948), Peak Practice (1993), Basquiat (1996), Father Dowling Mysteries (1989).
When and where was James Noble born?
James Noble was born on March 5, 1922 in Dallas, Texas, USA. They passed away on March 28, 2016.
How many credits does James Noble have?
James Noble has accumulated over 56 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1961 to 2011.
What is James Noble's background in cinema and television?
James Noble is an American actor. He is the son of a Dallas wholesale coal dealer. Noble attended Southern Methodist University, where he studied drama. He served in the Navy during World War II. After his service, Noble studied at the Actors Studio in New York. He appeared in a stage revival of Pygmalion, where he met...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Faerie Tale Theatre (1982) as King Rupert III — aged about 60
- Being There (1979) as Kaufman — aged about 57
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Paul Carlisle — aged about 62
- Father Dowling Mysteries (1989) as Judge Karnes — aged about 67
- The Adams Chronicles (1976) as Jonathan Sewall — aged about 54
- Law & Order (1990) as Judge Nelson Kurland — aged about 68
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