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Known For
Actor
Occupations
Composer, Screenwriter, Film director, Television actor, Actor
Birthday
(Thursday)
Died
Nationality
Citizenship
United States
Languages
English
Spouse
Karen Young (1992-1999)
Residences
Greenwich, New York City
Education
Yale School of Drama
Zodiac Sign
♈ Aries
Chinese Zodiac
兔 Rabbit
Popularity
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Career
Career spanning 63 years (1946-2009)
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Year context
Born in 1951 -- First commercial computer (UNIVAC I) delivered; Harry S. Truman was US president
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Zodiac
Born in the Year of the Rabbit
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Filmography (21)
AWARDS (2)
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Sundance Film Festival U.S. Dramatic Grand Jury Prize Award
1994
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Guggenheim Fellowship
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Biography
Tom Noonan (born April 12, 1951) is an American actor, director, and screenwriter. He is best known for his roles as Francis Dolarhyde in Manhunter (1986), Frankenstein's Monster in The Monster Squad (1987), Cain in RoboCop 2 (1990), The Ripper in Last Action Hero (1993), Sammy Barnathan in Synecdoche, New York (2008), Reverend Nathaniel in Hell on Wheels (2011–2014), the Pallid Man in 12 Monkeys (2015–2018) and as the voice of everyone but the two main characters in Anomalisa (2015).
Noonan is also a writer and director of theatre and film. His debut feature film What Happened Was (1994) won the Dramatic Grand Jury Prize and Screenwriting Award at the Sundance Film Festival.
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Tom Noonan was born on and passed away on at the age of 74.
Where was Tom Noonan born?
Tom Noonan was born in Greenwich, Connecticut, USA.
What movies or shows has Tom Noonan been in?
Tom Noonan has 21 credits in our database. Notable titles include Follow the Prophet (2009), Snow Angels (2007), The Roost (2005), Hair High (2004), Eight Legged Freaks (2002).
What is Tom Noonan known for?
Tom Noonan is primarily known as an actor. Tom Noonan (born April 12, 1951) is an American actor, director, and screenwriter. He is best known for his roles as Francis Dolarhyde in Manhunter…
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