Tom Noonan
Biography
Tom Noonan is an American actor known for his work in film and television. He was born on April 12, 1951, in Greenwich, Connecticut, USA. Noonan's acting credits include a wide range of roles in various productions. He is also known for his work as a writer and director of theatre and film. His debut feature film, What Happened Was, won the Dramatic Grand Jury Prize. Noonan's acting career spans multiple decades, with notable appearances in films such as Manhunter, The Monster Squad, and Heat, as well as television shows like Hell on Wheels and 12 Monkeys.
Career overview
Tom Noonan is an American actor known for his versatility in various film and television roles. He began his acting career with notable performances in several films, including Manhunter, The Monster Squad, and RoboCop 2. His portrayal of Francis Dollarhyde in Manhunter is one of his most recognized roles.
Noonan continued to appear in a range of films throughout his career, including Heat, The House of the Devil, and Synecdoche, New York. He also ventured into television, starring in Hell on Wheels as Reverend Nathaniel and in 12 Monkeys as the Pallid Man. Additionally, he provided the voice of a character in the animated film Anomalisa.
Throughout his acting career, Noonan accumulated a significant number of credits, with over 80 known roles. His performances in various genres demonstrate his ability to adapt to different characters and storylines.
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103 titles- Dimension 404 (2017) as Bob (voice)
- Wonderstruck (2017) as Walter
- Corporate Wars: The Making of 'RoboCop 2' (2017) as Self
- Quarry (2016) as Oldcastle
- Horace and Pete (2016) as Tom
- None of Them Are You: Crafting Anomalisa (2016) as Self
- 12 Monkeys (2015) as Pallid Man
- Anomalisa (2015) as Everyone Else (voice)
- Uncovering Wolfen (2015) as Self
- The Leftovers (2014) as Casper
- Late Phases (2014) as Father Roger Smith
- The Shape of Something Squashed (2014) as Douglas Whymper
- The Shape of Something Squashed (2014) Director
- The Blacklist (2013) as The Stewmaker
- Hell on Wheels (2011) as Reverend Cole
- The Cape (2011) as Preston Holloway
- Louie (2010) as Dr. Haveford
- Bright Falls (2010) as Hal (voice)
- Stoney (2010) as Charles Stoney
- Where the Wild Things Are (2009) Thanks
- The House of the Devil (2009) as Mr. Ulman
- Synecdoche, New York (2008) as Sammy Barnathan
- The Alphabet Killer (2008) as Ray Gullikson
- Damages (2007) as Detective Victor Huntley
- June Weddings (2007) as RJ
- Seraphim Falls (2007) as Minister Abraham
- Snow Angels (2007) as Mr. Chervenick
- Monster Squad Forever! (2007) as Self
- Kidnapped (2006)
- Ice Cream Ants (2006) as The Thinker
- Jonny Zero (2005) as Chucky
- They're Made Out of Meat (2005) as Duncan
- The Making of 'Heat' (2005) as Self
- A Buck's Worth (2005)
- The Roost (2005) as The Horror Host
- The Jury (2004)
- Hair High (2004) as Principal (voice)
- Madness and Genius (2003) as Frank Donovan
- Eight Legged Freaks (2002) as Joshua Taft (uncredited)
- Law & Order: Criminal Intent (2001) as Malcolm Bryce
- Inside 'Manhunter' (2001) as Himself
- Knockaround Guys (2001) as Sheriff Decker
- The Pledge (2001) as Gary Jackson
- Bullet in the Brain (2001) as Anders
- An Unpredictable Thing (2001) Writer
- CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000) as Zephyr
- The Beat (2000) as Howard Schmidt
- A Constant Forge (2000) as Self
- The Photographer (2000) as Butler
- The Opportunists (2000) as Mort Stein
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as Jake Berlin
- The Astronaut's Wife (1999) as Jackson McLaren
- Wang Dang (1999) as Mickey Hounsell
- Wang Dang (1999) Director
- Phoenix (1998) as Chicago
- Early Edition (1996) as Frank Price
- The Wife (1996) as Jack
- The Wife (1996) Director
- The Wife (1996) Screenplay
- The Wife (1996) Editor
- The Wife (1996) Original Music Composer
- The Wife (1996) Theatre Play
- Heat (1995) as Kelso
- The Pesky Suitor (1995) Producer
- The Pesky Suitor (1995) Editor
- What Happened Was... (1994) as Michael
- What Happened Was... (1994) Original Music Composer
- What Happened Was... (1994) Director
- What Happened Was... (1994) Screenplay
- What Happened Was... (1994) Editor
- The X-Files (1993) as John Lee Roche
- Last Action Hero (1993) as Ripper / Tommy Noonan
- The 10 Million Dollar Getaway (1991) as Mr. Y
- Red Wind (1991) Writer
- Red Wind (1991) Producer
- Bone Daddy (1991)
- Bone Daddy (1991) Director
- Bone Daddy (1991) Writer
- RoboCop 2 (1990) as Cain
- Collision Course (1989) as Scully
- Mystery Train (1989) as Man in Diner
- Monsters (1988) as Howard Mitla
- Monsters (1988) Director
- Monsters (1988) Writer
- Stephen King's Monster Stories (1988)
- The Monster Squad (1987) as Frankenstein
- F/X (1986) as Varrick
- Manhunter (1986) as Francis Dollarhyde
- The Equalizer (1985) as Brandon Thorton
- North and South (1985) as Will Fenway
- The Man with One Red Shoe (1985) as Reese
- Tom Goes to the Bar (1985) as Tom
- Tales from the Darkside (1984) as Bill Lacey
- Best Defense (1984) as Holtzman
- Doris and Inez Speak the Truth (1984)
- Easy Money (1983) as Paddy
- Eddie Macon's Run (1983) as Darryl Potts
- Wolfen (1981) as Ferguson
- Willie & Phil (1980) as Man In Park
- Heaven's Gate (1980) as Jake
- Gloria (1980) as 2nd Man / Gangster
- Rage! (1980) as Bo
- Roadside Picnic as Dr. Kirill
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Tom Noonan best known for?
Tom Noonan is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Cinderella '80 (1984), Wonderstruck (2017), 12 Monkeys (2015), Anomalisa (2015).
When and where was Tom Noonan born?
Tom Noonan was born on April 12, 1951 in Greenwich, Connecticut, USA. They passed away on February 14, 2026.
How many credits does Tom Noonan have?
Tom Noonan has accumulated over 103 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1980 to 2017.
What is Tom Noonan's background in cinema and television?
Tom Noonan is an American actor known for his work in film and television. He was born on April 12, 1951, in Greenwich, Connecticut, USA. Noonan's acting credits include a wide range of roles in various productions. He is also known for his work as a writer and director of theatre and film. His debut feature film, What...